Linova

Liner Network Optimizer, Validator and Analyzer

Properly designing the network is a core process for a container liner company, but also a formidable challenge due to its complexity.

With Linova, the network expert's ideas become numbers, highlighting the problems and opportunities. This again allows him to come up with even better ideas and the iterative loop eventually results in a state-of-the-art network. Linova takes advantage of advanced mathematics to model the cargo flows. By providing meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) the impact of different decisions can be evaluated quantitatively and scenarios can be compared.

Preventing Structural Bottlenecks

Linova maximizes asset utilization in order to achieve the lowest unit cost - meaning higher margins and more competitive prices.Maximizing asset utilization inevitably increases the risks of bottlenecks. Linova reduces the risks by providing the required transparency to highlight them and by suggesting alternatives.

The Holistic Network Approach

Intermodal, foreign feeder and empty repositioning considerations are generally included after-the-fact. Linova allows them to be included upstream in the network design process and all at the same time. This means that synergies, and significant savings, can be realized.

Mathematical modelling of liner network global KPI's

A well designed network is characterized by:

• Maximal utilization of the assets
• Absence of structural bottlenecks
• Proactive empty equipment repositioning
• Upstream inclusion of intermodal and foreign feeder considerations

With Linova, much of the complexity is encapsulated in a mathematical model, simplifying the network designer's task, allowing him/her to take many more parameters into account, simply making better decisions.

The input required by Linova consists of

• String itineraries (call sequence)
• Vessel and terminal characteristics
• Forecasted demands

which is used to compute the optimal cargo flow and the total cost of the network. This provides the user with a global KPI for the network and allows him/her to compare scenarios and to pick the best one.

Choose your own solution to unleash the power of Linova

Ange unwraps the benefits of global liner network analysis and simulation in multiple ways. Our customer offerings range from ad-hoc consultancy to custom inhouse system installs.

Custom Network Analysis

The network specialists at Ange perform an analysis of the liner's network based on data provided by the liner. Bottlenecks, opportunities and how to avoid/seize them respectively are reported.

Online Service

Our online service allows for a more interactive approach to network design. The liner's own experts submit scenarios for processing on a pay-per-job basis, improving them iteratively until the optimal network is found.

Customized Linova Interface

As the business processes of each liner differ, a customized interface can be developed to interact with the existing infrastructure and get the full benefits from Linova.

We assist you choosing your own specialized solution according to your specific business needs.