Simulation Model to Determine Ratios between Quay, Yard and Intra-Terminal Transfer Equipment in an Integrated Container Handling System

This paper presents a generic simulation model to determine the equipment mix (quay, yard and intra-terminal transfer) for Container Terminal Logistics Operations System (CTLOS). The CTLOS, typical type of discrete event dynamic system (DEDS), consists three sub-models: ship queue, loading-unloading operations yard-gate operations. is empirically applied phase 1 Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai. study considers different scenarios terms container throughput levels, utilization rates, operational bottle-necks, sensitivity analysis evaluate choose reasonable ratio ranges under conditions.