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Network and market analysis

transnord EWIV is specialised in simulating and analysing freight flows. Simulations are an invaluable planning and decision making tool since they help visualise and anticipate the effects of changes to the transport network and changes of trade patterns. The analysis can be made on different regional levels such as a unique link, a municipality level, or a county level.

The simulations can also be used for measurements of the environmental impact. It is also possible to make link calculations to find out which O/D pairs have used a specific link. Relevant units measured are, e.g., changes in tons, vehicles, costs and ton kms. The results can be used as decision support for ports, carriers, forwarders, investment agencies and infrastructure and regional planning authorities, etc.

The STAN simulation system

STAN is an interactive graphic planning tool which responds to the needs of shippers and carriers to evaluate efficiently the impact of major changes in the transport infrastructure, regulatory environment and demand patterns on cost, time, reliability and other performance measures.

There is also an information sheet on Strategic Transport Demand Modelling that explains the STAN modelling approach in more detail.

STAN provides a flexible and general framework for the representation of the infrastructure and the modelling of the activities of multimodal and multiproduct freight transportation or distribution systems.

The Database

transnord EWIV has developed an extensive powerful database containing

• international trade and freight transport flows
• networks for trucks, railways, ship and air transports
• transfer nodes between different modes (terminals and ports)

This comprehensive database is updated on a regular basis.

Last update: 30 August 2006. Webmaster, BMT Transport Solutions