We consider a terminal operator, who provides his logistics services of container handling at multiple terminals within the same port. In this setting, the well-known berth allocation problem can no longer be considered per terminal for two main reasons: i) vessel calls should be spread over the various terminals to avoid peaks and troughs in quay crane utilizations, ii) an allocation of two co...

We consider a variant of the berth allocation problem—that is, multiport problem—aimed at assigning berthing times and positions to vessels in container terminals. This involves optimizing vessel travel speeds between multiple ports, thereby exploiting potentials collaboration carriers (shipping lines) terminal operators. Using graph representation problem, we reformulate an existing mixed-inte...

In this paper, we are interested in the modeling and the resolution of the dynamic and discrete berth allocation problem which is noted DDBAP. To resolve this problem, we propose a heuristic approach of optimization which combines two concepts: agent and heuristics. This approach is based on the use of the multi-agent negotiation, the contract net protocol, and a set of heuristics such as the W...

This work presents a model for the Tramp Ship Scheduling problem including berth allocation considerations, motivated by a real case of a shipping company. The aim is to determine the travel schedule for each vessel considering multiple docking and multiple time windows at the berths. This work is innovative due to the consideration of both spatial and temporal attributes during the scheduling ...

This paper focuses on the operational and strategic planning decisions related to the quayside of container terminals. We introduce an integrated operational research (OR) and system dynamics (SD) approach to solve the Berth Allocation Problem (BAP) and the Quay Crane Assignment Problem (QCAP). A BAPQCAP optimization modeling approach which considers practical aspects not studied before in the ...

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...