Berth Allocation and Scheduling at Marine Container Terminals: A State-of-the-Art Review of Solution Approaches and Relevant Scheduling Attributes

Abstract Marine container terminals play a significant role for international trade networks and global market. To cope with the rapid steady growth of seaborne market, marine terminal operators must address operational challenges appropriate analytical methods to meet needs The berth allocation scheduling problem is one important decisions faced by during operations planning. optimization schedule strongly associated spatial temporal resources. An optimal robust remarkably improves productivity competitiveness seaport. A number studies have been conducted over last years. Thus, there an existing need comprehensive critical literature survey analyze state-of-the-art research progress, developing tendencies, current shortcomings, potential future directions. Therefore, this study thoroughly selected scientific manuscripts dedicated problem. identified were categorized based on attributes, including discrete, continuous, hybrid problems. detailed review was performed categories. representative mathematical formulation each category presented along summary various considerations characteristics every study. specific emphasis given solution adopted. shortcomings outlined state-of-the-art. This expectation assisting community relevant stakeholders scheduling.