Bioproduct mill’s traffic simulation
Traffic simulation provides a basis for the implementation and control of traffic at a factory. Efficient control enables a steady and uninterrupted flow of material to and from the factory.
Traffic simulation provides a basis for the implementation and control of traffic at a factory. Efficient control enables a steady and uninterrupted flow of material to and from the factory.
Sitowise started simulating traffic at Metsä Fibre's Kemi bioproduct mill around 2020, simulating rubber-wheel and train traffic as well as an autonomous crane field. Simulation modelling provides a risk-free testing platform to test the effectiveness of alternative solutions before making expensive investments.
Traffic planning also influenced the layout design of the factory, taking into account not only heavy traffic but also pedestrian safety. Sitowise took care of physical traffic planning and signage planning for the entire factory area.
Metsä Fibre's Kemi bioproduct mill started operations in autumn 2023, using 7.6 million cubic metres of wood per year. The efficient operation and production of the factory are based on carefully planned traffic on the factory site. The main wood procurement areas are Northern Finland, Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia, and wood is unloaded with autonomously operating cranes. The Kemi bioproduct mill is the largest investment in the history of the Finnish forest industry, valued at EUR 2 billion.
Photo: Metsä Group