Improvement of Container Terminal Productivity with Knowledge about Future Transport Modes: A Theoretical Agent-Based Modelling Approach

Despite all the achievements in improving container terminal performance terms of equipment and stacking systems (CSS), operators are still facing several challenges. One these challenges is lack information about further transportation modes container, which leads to extra movements inside area. Hence, we aimed examine factors that affect handling processes evaluate a terminal’s overall effectiveness. This study used data from at Port Antwerp, Belgium. An agent-based model was developed based on block-stacking strategy investigate two scenarios: (1) having (2) base scenario. The Overall Equipment Effectiveness Index (OEE) also adopted effectiveness both scenarios. Results showed mode significantly increased outflow, OEE index improved compared scenario’s results. Therefore, recommend an integrated data-sharing system where stakeholders can share their with no fear losing market share.