Abstract Automated Container Terminals (ACTs) have attracted an increasing number of
researchers over the last decade, compared to conventional terminals, because of their …

This paper proposes a simulation optimization based solution approach for the integrated
Berth Allocation and Quay Crane Scheduling Problems (BAP and QCSP) considering …

Growing global trade brings an increasing challenge to intelligent maritime transportation,
which is an important branch of the intelligent transportation system. Developing efficient …

Operational efficiency is one of the key performance indicators of a port's service level. In the
process of making scheduling plans for container terminals, different types of equipment are …

Efficient management of operations in seaport container terminals has become a critical
issue, due to the increase in maritime traffic and the strong competition between ports. In this …

Background: The key performance index for the container terminals is the vessel berthing
time which is highly affected by the scheduling of the different handling equipment. Proper …

Due to both the rapid growth of world and the expansion of the flow of container shipment, a
maritime container terminal plays a vital role in global coverage of supply chain. In this …

The ever increasing demand for container transportation has led to the congestion of
maritime container terminals in the world. In this work, the two interrelated problems of berth …

Efficient management of port resources plays a crucial role in reducing vessel stay times and
avoiding the payment of demurrage charges. In this paper, we focus on the integrated …

With the rapid development of worldwide container trade, quay cranes and other resources
in container terminals are suffering from increasing workloads. To reduce their failure …