Research and Application on Design of Underground Container Logistics System Based on Autonomous Container Truck

Abstract

In this paper, a kind of underground passage automated freight transport system based on the autonomous dual-mode container truck is proposed, and the overall structure of the automated freight transport system, the allocation of the transportation equipment, the comprehensive design of underground passage, the comprehensive analysis of transportation organization, the reasonable layout of the freight transport terminal, and the design of connection with the overall operation of the port are studied. Taking the connection passage between the central operation area and the eastern operation area of Yantian Port under planning and construction as an example, this paper expounds the application of the underground automatic freight transport system design method in the underground container logistics system within the port area. Based on the current situation and the long-term planning requirements of Yantian Port, the overall route of the connection passage between the central operation area and the eastern operation area is studied; the dual mode transportation organization model based on the combination of autonomous driving and manned driving is designed, and the manned driving mode shall be adopted within the operation area. In the connecting tunnel, there is the interference-free, fully-enclosed, line-fixed, and no man’s land application scenario, and the autonomous driving mode shall be adopted. The corresponding ground switching area is proposed to match the dual-mode transportation system of the autonomous dual-mode truck; such switching area is composed of the mode switching area, truck storage area, and driver rest and management room. Compared with the traditional tunnels, the autonomous freight transport passage has obvious advantages in saving project cost and improving transport efficiency.