Optimization Model for Container Liner Ship Scheduling Considering Disruption Risks and Carbon Emission Reduction

In the context of economic globalization and the development of information networks, container liner transportation plays a crucial role in international trade. However, the inherent inflexibility of fixed schedules in liner operations poses challenges to the decarbonization of shipping and the sta...

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Main Authors: Lingpeng Meng, Xudong Wang, Jie Jin, Chuanfeng Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/7/1449
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Xudong Wang
Jie Jin
Chuanfeng Han
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description In the context of economic globalization and the development of information networks, container liner transportation plays a crucial role in international trade. However, the inherent inflexibility of fixed schedules in liner operations poses challenges to the decarbonization of shipping and the stability of liner networks. Therefore, this paper focuses on the impact of port disruptions on route operations, develops a mixed integer nonlinear programming model considering fuel costs, recovery costs, and carbon emissions, and designs a hybrid evolutionary algorithm to solve the proposed model. The research findings indicate that scheduling strategies based on increased vessel speed, the adjustment of port calling sequences, and transshipment leasing after port skipping can effectively reduce the recovery costs after disruption events while meeting freight demand. When a disruption duration is less than 96 h, acceleration strategies and the adjustment of the port calling sequence are favorable choices. When the disruption duration exceeds 96 h, transshipment leasing after port skipping is a feasible solution to ensure the on-time delivery of cargo. The shifting of disrupted port position restricts the selection of scheduling strategies, particularly for ports located at the intersections of routes, which incur higher recovery costs. The implementation of carbon taxes affects the overall operating costs of liner companies, and an appropriate carbon tax level can constrain carbon emissions and ensure the sustainable development of the shipping industry.
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spelling doaj.art-4cf75919c761463ebe0114215ff68f522023-11-18T20:00:30ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122023-07-01117144910.3390/jmse11071449Optimization Model for Container Liner Ship Scheduling Considering Disruption Risks and Carbon Emission ReductionLingpeng Meng0Xudong Wang1Jie Jin2Chuanfeng Han3China Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Room 410, Container Supply Chain Building, Harbour Avenue No. 1550, Pudong District, Shanghai 201306, ChinaChina Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Room 410, Container Supply Chain Building, Harbour Avenue No. 1550, Pudong District, Shanghai 201306, ChinaChina Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Room 410, Container Supply Chain Building, Harbour Avenue No. 1550, Pudong District, Shanghai 201306, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, ChinaIn the context of economic globalization and the development of information networks, container liner transportation plays a crucial role in international trade. However, the inherent inflexibility of fixed schedules in liner operations poses challenges to the decarbonization of shipping and the stability of liner networks. Therefore, this paper focuses on the impact of port disruptions on route operations, develops a mixed integer nonlinear programming model considering fuel costs, recovery costs, and carbon emissions, and designs a hybrid evolutionary algorithm to solve the proposed model. The research findings indicate that scheduling strategies based on increased vessel speed, the adjustment of port calling sequences, and transshipment leasing after port skipping can effectively reduce the recovery costs after disruption events while meeting freight demand. When a disruption duration is less than 96 h, acceleration strategies and the adjustment of the port calling sequence are favorable choices. When the disruption duration exceeds 96 h, transshipment leasing after port skipping is a feasible solution to ensure the on-time delivery of cargo. The shifting of disrupted port position restricts the selection of scheduling strategies, particularly for ports located at the intersections of routes, which incur higher recovery costs. The implementation of carbon taxes affects the overall operating costs of liner companies, and an appropriate carbon tax level can constrain carbon emissions and ensure the sustainable development of the shipping industry.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/7/1449container liner shippingvessel scheduling optimizationport disruptioncarbon emission
spellingShingle Lingpeng Meng
Xudong Wang
Jie Jin
Chuanfeng Han
Optimization Model for Container Liner Ship Scheduling Considering Disruption Risks and Carbon Emission Reduction
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
container liner shipping
vessel scheduling optimization
port disruption
carbon emission
title Optimization Model for Container Liner Ship Scheduling Considering Disruption Risks and Carbon Emission Reduction
title_full Optimization Model for Container Liner Ship Scheduling Considering Disruption Risks and Carbon Emission Reduction
title_fullStr Optimization Model for Container Liner Ship Scheduling Considering Disruption Risks and Carbon Emission Reduction
title_full_unstemmed Optimization Model for Container Liner Ship Scheduling Considering Disruption Risks and Carbon Emission Reduction
title_short Optimization Model for Container Liner Ship Scheduling Considering Disruption Risks and Carbon Emission Reduction
title_sort optimization model for container liner ship scheduling considering disruption risks and carbon emission reduction
topic container liner shipping
vessel scheduling optimization
port disruption
carbon emission
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/7/1449
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