Development of cargo container terminal classification based on analysis of cargo traffic flows and destinations
https://doi.org/10.21780/2223-9731-2026-85-1-63-76
Abstract
Introduction. Containerisation growth and changing geography of cargo traffic flows under current challenges necessitate improving the efficiency of cargo container terminals. To date, existing approaches to digitalisation fail to account for technological and operational differences among container terminals, which leads to the implementation of excessive functionality and unjustified costs. This study aims to develop a classification of cargo container terminals that establishes minimum requirements for the digitalisation of production processes based on workload and operational technology.
Materials and methods. The author employed mathematical methods and analysed statistical data, regulatory framework and technological documentation, which record the current state and established requirements for the operation of cargo container terminals.
Results. Data on the operations of railway stations and terminals in the Russian Federation for 2023, regulatory sources, and automation practices of terminals within JSC “Russian Railways” in 2023–2025 were analysed. The revealed key technical and operational characteristics influencing the necessary level of digitalisation are daily container dispatch volume, number of destinations, cargo front capacity, stacking tier height, and type of handling equipment.
Discussion and conclusion. Classification of cargo container terminals was proposed, with minimum functional requirements for terminal management systems formalised for each group. Quantitative boundary criteria between groups were developed.
About the Author
A. N. Kirillov
Central Directorate for the Management of the Terminal and Warehouse Complex (CM) — branch of JSC “Russian Railways”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Arseniy N. Kirillov, Leading Technologist, Production Department
107174, Moscow, bldg. 1, 2/1, Novaya Basmannaya St.
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Kirillov A.N. Development of cargo container terminal classification based on analysis of cargo traffic flows and destinations. RUSSIAN RAILWAY SCIENCE JOURNAL. 2026;85(1):63-76. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21780/2223-9731-2026-85-1-63-76
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