Cold ironing (CI) is an electrification alternative in the maritime sector used to reduce shipborne emissions by switching from fuel electricity when a ship docks at port. During ship’s berthing mode of operation, accurately estimating duration could assist port operator manage berth allocation and energy scheduling optimally. However, involvement multiple input parameters with large dataset re...

As a result of the advances made within the field of information technology, many complex and cognitively demanding tools have been introduced into modern transportation. For example, smaller high-speed ferries are equipped with video cameras at the back of the ship to support berthing. The captain then has to integrate several video images into a complete picture of the ship’s location, someth...

In this paper we integrate at the tactical level two decision problems arising in container terminals: the berth allocation problem, which consists of assigning and scheduling incoming ships to berthing positions, and the quay crane assignment problem, which assigns to incoming ships a certain QC profile (i.e. number of quay cranes per working shift). We present two formulations: a mixed intege...

This paper addresses the problem of determining a dynamic berth assignment to ships in the public berth system. While the public berth system may not be suitable for most container ports in major countries, it is desired for higher cost-e€ectiveness in Japan's ports. The berth allocation to calling ships is a key factor for ecient public berthing. However, it is not calculated in polynomially-...

This paper investigates the automatic berthing problem of underactuated surface vessels in case uncertain dynamics and yaw rate limitation, given importance control unmeasurable hydrodynamic parameters vessel at low speeds. First, we use differential homeomorphism coordinate transformation to solve underactuation. Second, a radial basis function network (RBF) is introduced approximate unknown n...

The main objective of this research is to analyze the current situation Beirut Container Terminal. proposed methodology mimic terminal operations using a simulation model ARENA software in order identify causes queueing occurring at berth allocation. Field was conducted and both qualitative quantitate data were collected interviews, on–site observations, online vessel tracking. A base developed...