Analyzing the Impact of Intermodal Facilities on the Design and Management of Uniform Format Advanced Biomass Supply Systems

Eksioglu, Sandra D.; Searcy, Erin; National Center for Intermodal Transportation for Economic Competitiveness

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Analyzing the Impact of Intermodal Facilities on the Design and Management of Uniform Format Advanced Biomass Supply Systems

2012-12-01
By Eksioglu, Sandra D. ; Searcy, Erin

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National Center for Intermodal Transportation for Economic Competitiveness
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United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration
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Barge Carriers Biomass Fuels Costs Evaluation Freight Transportation Highways I72: Traffic And Transport Planning Intermodal Facilities Logistics Marine Transportation Planning And Forecasting Railroads Regression Analysis Research Hub Supply Chain Management Terminals And Facilities Trucking
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Tech Report
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United States
TRIS Online Accession Number:

01543897
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Final Report
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National Center for Intermodal Transportation
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Using densified biomass to produce biofuels has the potential to reduce the cost of delivering biomass to biorefineries. Densified biomass has physical properties similar to grain, and therefore, the transportation system in support of delivering densified biomass to a biorefinery is expected to emulate the current grain transportation system. Intermodal facilities, such as, rail ramps and inland ports provide access to cost-efficient modes of transportation for densified biomass. This research analyzes the rail and barge transportation costs for products like grain and woodchips. This analysis helps identify the main factors that impact the delivery cost of densified biomass. This research provides a transportation-cost analysis which will aid the design and management of biofuel supply chains. This evaluation is very important because the expensive logistics and transportation costs are one of the major barriers slowing development in this industry. Regression analysis indicates that transportation costs for densified biomass will be impacted by transportation distance, volume shipped, transportation mode used, and shipment destination, just to name a few. This study suggests: (1) If a biorefinery must locate in the Southeast, then locations close to an inland port are preferable; (2) If a biorefinery must locate in the Northeast, then locations close to a rail ramp are preferable; and (3) If a biorefinery relies on rail shipments of biomass, then locating to East would result in lower inbound transportation costs compared to the West.
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