The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout
The optimization of seaside operations at container terminals includes solving standard berth and crane allocation problems. The question arises about the efficiency of such optimizations in small and medium-sized container terminals, with different quay designs or different terminal layouts. This p...
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| description | The optimization of seaside operations at container terminals includes solving standard berth and crane allocation problems. The question arises about the efficiency of such optimizations in small and medium-sized container terminals, with different quay designs or different terminal layouts. This paper focuses on developing an integrated model that would apply to medium-sized terminals with a multi-quay layout. The main objectives are determining the shortest possible vessel stay at the port and providing a high-reliability service to ship operators. The developed integrated model includes the optimization process in three stages: initiation, assignment, and adjustment. The model’s main feature is generating operational scenarios based on the cargo distribution onboard and integrated berth and crane allocation. The aim is to choose the most favorable option to optimize ships’ overall processing time in the planning horizon. The experiment was conducted to test the model’s functionality and justify the results by comparing the results obtained by the integrated model with the classical approach of berth and crane allocation in a multi-quay environment. The results show significant improvements in peak periods when ships’ arrivals are concentrated in smaller time intervals by applying the integrated model. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f9868f96240f40978623a6122a1fe54a2023-11-20T20:12:17ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122020-11-0181189110.3390/jmse8110891The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay LayoutNeven Grubisic0Tomislav Krljan1Livia Maglic2Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka; Studentska 2, 51000 Rijeka, CroatiaFaculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka; Studentska 2, 51000 Rijeka, CroatiaFaculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka; Studentska 2, 51000 Rijeka, CroatiaThe optimization of seaside operations at container terminals includes solving standard berth and crane allocation problems. The question arises about the efficiency of such optimizations in small and medium-sized container terminals, with different quay designs or different terminal layouts. This paper focuses on developing an integrated model that would apply to medium-sized terminals with a multi-quay layout. The main objectives are determining the shortest possible vessel stay at the port and providing a high-reliability service to ship operators. The developed integrated model includes the optimization process in three stages: initiation, assignment, and adjustment. The model’s main feature is generating operational scenarios based on the cargo distribution onboard and integrated berth and crane allocation. The aim is to choose the most favorable option to optimize ships’ overall processing time in the planning horizon. The experiment was conducted to test the model’s functionality and justify the results by comparing the results obtained by the integrated model with the classical approach of berth and crane allocation in a multi-quay environment. The results show significant improvements in peak periods when ships’ arrivals are concentrated in smaller time intervals by applying the integrated model.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/8/11/891container terminal optimizationberth and crane allocation problemport facilityport productivityport equipmentmulti-quay layout |
| spellingShingle | Neven Grubisic Tomislav Krljan Livia Maglic The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout Journal of Marine Science and Engineering container terminal optimization berth and crane allocation problem port facility port productivity port equipment multi-quay layout |
| title | The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout |
| title_full | The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout |
| title_fullStr | The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout |
| title_short | The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout |
| title_sort | optimization process for seaside operations at medium sized container terminals with a multi quay layout |
| topic | container terminal optimization berth and crane allocation problem port facility port productivity port equipment multi-quay layout |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/8/11/891 |
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