Feasibility Study
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History & Scope
Core Expertise: Comprehensive design and operational architecture for container terminal processes and infrastructure.
— Experience: Several complete operational overhaul projects, including tool modernization and changing handling modes in production (“live cutover”).
— References (examples):
• Marseille Container Terminal – Mourepiane
• Marseille Multipurpose Terminal – Pinède
• Fos-sur-Mer Container Terminal
• …
Mobilized Skills
Four key skills highlighted.
— Yard Layout & Slotting Architecture: Layout, traffic flow, yard slotting.
— Terminal Operational Engineering: Yard/rail/road/quay processes to maximize productivity and availability.
— Change Management: Migration from one handling mode to another under real-world conditions.
— Operational Safety & Traceability: Risk planning (double handling, weather conditions), EPCIS/TOS compatibility.
Architectural Principles
— Container placement and flow-aligned yard zoning to optimize handling sequences.
— Yard Layout & Slotting adapted to traffic types:
• Import/export, transshipment, empty zones, sea/land interchange zones.
• Reefer racks.
• Special goods and dedicated zones (phytosanitary, customs, etc.).
These choices are guided by a quantitative and qualitative flow analysis: import/export volumes, transshipment rates, ratio of empties, vessel/truck/train profiles, quay crane/equipment rates, and safety/security constraints.
1— Operational traffic and system diagnostics (operational data, land and soil constraints, equipment, TOS).
2— Target terminal architecture proposal (layout + flow diagrams) accompanied by a process toolkit to quickly capture space and productivity gains.
3— Transformation plan: Phasing of works and switchovers, maintaining business continuity, civil engineering/equipment/IT coordination.
4— Production launch and change management support (procedures, safety, training, KPIs, traceability).
“Working closely with socio-economic stakeholders and safety & security authorities.”
Emblematic Case Study
— Migration from Reach Stackers → Straddle Carriers on a live terminal, with:
• Heavy ground refurbishment (BBME -10),
• Hangar demolition mandated by authorities,
• Safety constraints (double handling) and weather challenges during the plotting phase…
— Result: Controlled switchover, service continuity maintained, and lasting improvement in operational performance.
— Organized architecture plan (detailed layouts, traffic direction, zoning).
— Operational procedures by flow and mode (sea/road/rail).
— Transformation phasing with operational constraints.
— Detailed traceability documentation prepared for integration with TOS, WMS, EPCIS, etc.
“MGPS thus intervenes end-to-end. From flow diagnostics to the commissioning of the target architecture, guaranteeing operational continuity, security, and traceability.”