Determination of additional tugging charge in inland water transportation along Chao Phraya river Thailand : case study of a coal trader company

Name: Achara Kongsawatvorakul

LCSH: Inland water transportation -- Chao Phraya River (Thailand)

Othors: Logistics and Supply Chain Management -- Thesis.

Othors: King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. -- Logistics and Supply Chain Management -- Thesis.

Abstract: Nowadays, as a world is becoming more interconnected, efficiency and effective are key concern of transportation. One of a good example of transportation mode for this is the inland water transportation (IWT). IWT by barge can carry up to a thousand of ton at a time. However, IWT may also impact by water phenomenon leading to rise of transportation cost. Company A, a coal trader company, usually encounters the problem of this unpredicted incremental of transportation cost - the additional tugging charge, which happens when more tugboats are used to move a tow of barges in the oppose direction with the flow. Therefore, this research was conducted to review the existing situation of IWT especially a coal transportation (from Koh Sri Chang to Nakhon Luang- specifically focus on the area along Chao Phraya River), water situation, and also define its problem and examine relationship among additional tugging charge, water level, and current to develop a mathematic model for prediction and provide the suggestion for the improvement of IWT of coal in Chao Phraya River. The data obtained for this research are from three major sources: direct observation, past record, and interview. Under regression analysis technique, predictor variables include Chao Phraya River’s water level, discharge at the river and from upstream dams, as well as the fuel price. The result shows that the relationship exists among additional tugging charge, water level, and current. Correlation also points out that the charge is varied in accordance with water level and current except fuel price. This may due to the fact that the diesel price was regulated by the government. Then, the prediction model is developed for estimation of the additional tugging charge, while other business model such as focusing on more importation for stock can also be an option to import less at a rainy season. Moreover, for other problems related to the activity such as air pollution can be lessen by close system implementation for unloading process as well as surge of water along transportation route can be minimized through related corporate social responsibility (CSR) project. Tugboat and barge can fully utilized when all cargo moves along Chao Phraya River area are known, hence, supply can best match demand in that particular period. Besides, more data and information can be collected on other factors related and other statistical technique could be used for more accuracy of the prediction result. Additionally, more study can be done to obtain the optimal point between cost of holding stock and additional charge for a new business model.

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Central Library

Address: Bangkok

Email: Lifelong@kmitl.ac.th

Name: Jarukit Prabnasak

Role: Thesis Advisor

Email : kpjaruwi@kmitl.ac.th

Created: 2014

Modified: 2559-01-29

Issued: 2016-01-29

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CallNumber: Thesis A225d 2014

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DegreeName: Master of Science (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) (International Program)

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Grantor: King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

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