Modelling a port terminal from a network perspective

This paper gives an efficient way of describing a Port terminal at a micro level, where it uses two foliated networks, an information flow network and a cargo now network. The model works with nodes and links that both are characterised by a set of parameters, the real characteristics of a Port terminal as a base for mathematical functions. There is a strong need for theoretical, and practical, tools to simulate and optimise the operations in a Port terminal. The ports are today an important link, which gives great value to knew ideas how to change the port operations. The model is tested against port operators and scientist within an EU research project.