Below you will find the current topic proposals of the Institute for bachelor theses.

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The cold chain plays a crucial role in global logistics, especially in the transportation of tem-perature-sensitive goods such as food, pharmaceuticals and chemical products. Container terminals serve as hubs for the handling of goods and must implement specialized processes to ensure the integrity of refrigerated containers and their contents. With the increasing complexity and automation of logistics processes, there is a growing need to analyze the op-erational processes at container terminals and identify potential for efficiency gains through automation. [more]

In order to prevent global warming, container terminals must also initiate measures to reduce their emissions. In container terminals, the moving and container-transporting equipment is considered the main source of greenhouse gases, which is why these are increasingly to be replaced by more climate-friendly technologies. What is already common practice in factories or on the road is often still uncharted territory for container terminals. [more]

In order to prevent global warming, container terminals must also initiate measures to reduce their emissions. In container terminals, the moving and container-transporting equipment is considered the main source of greenhouse gases, which is why these are increasingly to be replaced by more climate-friendly technologies. Battery-electric equipment is often the first-best option for decarbonizing container terminal operations. [more]

Inland ports with intermodal terminals are crucial nodes in the logistics and supply chain networks, facilitating the seamless transfer of goods between different transportation modes, including rail, road, and sea. Efficient storage strategies at these terminals, are essential for optimizing space utilization, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs.  [more]

The logistics and transportation industry play a crucial role in the global economy. Inland ports, especially those with container terminals, are vital nodes in the supply chain network. Efficient storage strategies at these ports can have positive impact operational efficiency, cost reduction, and service quality. [more]

Efficient storage strategies are critical for optimizing operations at inland ports, particularly those with trailer terminals. These strategies influence operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.  [more]

The logistics industry is rapidly evolving with advancements in technology and innova-tions. Reefer containers, which are crucial for the transportation of perishable goods, are at the center of these changes. Understanding current trends and emerging technologies in reefer container logistics is essential for maintaining the integrity of temperature-sensitive cargo and improving operational efficiency. This work aims to explore and ana-lyze the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of reefer container logistics.  [more]