Technical Suggestion for the Operation of Train-Ferry System between Korea and China

초록

In this investigation, an innovative train-ferry system between Korea and China is suggested. So far, due to the increasing demand, the effective logistics transport system is required through marine transportation route between Korea and China not land via North Korea. Also, the freight volume between Korea and China has gradually increased, and especially the bulk cargo demand between two countries would be increased. In order to initiate the operation of train-ferry between Korea and China, several substantial problems have to be considered including the improvement of existing ports facility, design stability of ferry boat for stable operation, the management of freight cars between borders at each country, the design of floating ramp to overcome a large tidal range in Korean side, etc. In this study, an innovative container loading/unloading system using smart lifter was suggested to solve the technical problems on operation of train-ferry system between Korea and China. Moreover, the new system consists of smart lift and battery operated self-driven wheels which make possible for an unmanned operation. In this paper, the technical suggestion for the operation of train-ferry system between Korea and China will be introduced.