A simulation-based approach for improving the largest border crossing between Europe and Turkey

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A simulation-based approach for improving the largest border crossing between Europe and Turkey

Ulengin, Fusun / Cekyay, Bora / Isik, Mine / Ozaydin, Ozay / Kabak, Özgür / Toktaş-Palut, Peral / Ekici, Sule Onsel / Topcu, Y. Ilker

Abstract

Abstract Kapıkule border crossing, connecting Turkey to Bulgaria, is one of the largest customs gates at Europe via road transportation. Although it has a high capacity and large land area, there occurs long delays in the custom services due to inefficient operations resulting with long queues of trucks and long service times. To overcome this problem, in this study we investigated the strategies that could be implemented to increase the efficiency of the Kapıkule border crossing. In-depth interviews were conducted with the Kapıkule customs gate authorities to determine the process flows. The current situation at the gate was analysed using discrete event simulation. Furthermore, several improvement scenarios were tested to identify those that will have the highest impact on reducing the queues and delays at the border. As a result, specific suggestions were delivered for the import and export processes. According to the results, Turkey's export to European countries by road is expected to increase by at least 5% by the suggested improvements made at the Kapıkule Border.

Highlights • We aim to reveal strategies that could be implemented to increase the efficiency of Europe's largest border crossing. • Import and export processes carried out at the border crossing are analysed. • Simulation model is developed to represent the border crossing. • Scenario analysis is conducted to test the results of improvement scenarios. • Best improvement scenarios reducing the queues and the delays are proposed.

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Title :

A simulation-based approach for improving the largest border crossing between Europe and Turkey

Contributors:

Ulengin, Fusun (author) / Cekyay, Bora (author) / Isik, Mine (author) / Ozaydin, Ozay (author) / Kabak, Özgür (author) / Toktaş-Palut, Peral (author) / Ekici, Sule Onsel (author) / Topcu, Y. Ilker (author)

Published in:

Transport Policy ; 114 ; 350-363

Publication date :

2021-10-14

Size :

14 pages

ISSN :

0967-070X

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.10.011

Type of media :

Article (Journal)