An Agent-Based Solution Framework for Inter-Block Yard Crane Scheduling Problems

The efficiency of yard operations is critical to the overall productivity of a container terminal because the yard serves as the interface between the landside and waterside operations. Most container terminals use yard cranes to transfer containers between the yard and trucks (both external and int...

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Main Authors: Omor Sharif, Nathan Huynh, Mashrur Chowdhury, Jose M. Vidal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2012-06-01
Series:International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2046043016301538