Online integrated allocation of berths and quay cranes in container terminals with 1-lookahead
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DOI: 10.1007/s10878-017-0113-5
Abstract: This paper studies an online over-list model of the integrated allocation of berths and quay cranes (QCs) in container terminals with 1-lookahead ability. The objective is to minimize the maximum completion time of container vessels,… read more here.
Keywords: container; berths quay; quay cranes; integrated allocation ... See more keywords
A simulation-based optimization approach for external trucks appointment scheduling in container terminals
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DOI: 10.1080/02286203.2019.1615261
Abstract: ABSTRACT In Container Terminals (CTs), many containers are daily delivered by a large number of External Trucks (ETs) which lead to several issues such as long waiting times at gates and yards, harmful emissions, and… read more here.
Keywords: external trucks; simulation based; container terminals; approach ... See more keywords
Study on Distributed Consistent Cooperative Control of Multi-ART in Automated Container Terminals
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3223360
Abstract: In order to address the congestion problem of vehicles in quay of automated container terminal with parallel layout and side-loading operations, the study regards the terminal operation system as a multi-agent system (MAS). Then, A… read more here.
Keywords: automated container; container terminals; speed regulation; multi art ... See more keywords
Operational strategies for managing container terminals. An approach based on closed queueing networks.
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DOI: 10.1504/ijise.2020.10016084
Abstract: The port performance can be improved by a well-defined operations plan. We present a closed Jackson network (CJN) approach to analyse port operations from vessel to yard. The tool is not only focused on the… read more here.
Keywords: strategies managing; port; operational strategies; port performance ... See more keywords
Optimum weighbridge locations in container terminals
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DOI: 10.1504/ijlsm.2019.10021718
Abstract: Weighing of containers is an important task in container terminals, and can lead to operational bottlenecks if it causes long queues. This study develops a simulation model to compare different container terminal layouts in terms… read more here.
Keywords: weighbridge locations; optimum weighbridge; container terminals; locations container ... See more keywords
A Simulation Approach to the Definition of the Subsystems Parameters in Small Container Terminals
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse9091023
Abstract: This article deals with the extremely difficult problem faced by a large number of smaller ports: how to enable small container terminals to simultaneously receive two ships of post-Panamax size, and at the same time… read more here.
Keywords: container; small container; simulation approach; approach definition ... See more keywords