Open Bachelor Topics
Below you will find the current topic proposals of the Institute for bachelor theses.
- If you require further (detailed) information on individual topics, please contact the supervising employee directly by e-mail or telephone. We are always open to constructive ideas for a possible adaptation of topics.
- Please also send your application for a specific topic directly to the supervising employee. The application documents should include a current curriculum vitae as well as your most important certificates and degrees.
Identification of the processes and degree of automation of refrigerated container operation
The cold chain plays a crucial role in global logistics, especially in the transportation of tem-perature-sensitive goods such as food, pharmaceuticals and chemical products. Container terminals serve as hubs for the handling of goods and must implement specialized processes to ensure the integrity of refrigerated containers and their contents. With the increasing complexity and automation of logistics processes, there is a growing need to analyze the op-erational processes at container terminals and identify potential for efficiency gains through automation. [more]
Comparison of Charging Strategies of Electrified Terminal Trucks in Container Terminals
In order to prevent global warming, container terminals must also initiate measures to reduce their emissions. In container terminals, the moving and container-transporting equipment is considered the main source of greenhouse gases, which is why these are increasingly to be replaced by more climate-friendly technologies. Battery-electric equipment is often the first-best option for decarbonizing container terminal operations. [more]
Development of a concept for linking vessel-dependent time windows with truck appointment systems
Various mechanisms have been developed in different parts of the world to reduce emis-sions and congestion in front of container terminals. In Europe and the USA, for example, so-called Truck Appointment Systems (TAS) have become established, whereby truck drivers must reserve a time slot in advance at the relevant container terminal for delivery. [more]
Comparative Analysis of Storage Strategies at Intermodal (Containers and Trailers) Terminals
Inland ports with intermodal terminals are crucial nodes in the logistics and supply chain networks, facilitating the seamless transfer of goods between different transportation modes, including rail, road, and sea. Efficient storage strategies at these terminals, are essential for optimizing space utilization, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs. [more]
Comparative Analysis of Trailer Storage Strategies at Inland Ports
Efficient storage strategies are critical for optimizing operations at inland ports, particularly those with trailer terminals. These strategies influence operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality. [more]
Optimisation approaches for the deployment planning of tugboats
The port call of a vessel is associated with navigational and operational risks. Various factors, such as dense vessel traffic, currents, winds or sandbanks, can cause maritime accidents. To ensure safe and efficient mooring, transferring and casting off, ships generally require the assistance of tugboats. [more]