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Simulation-Based Optimization for Yard Design at Mega Container Terminal under Uncertainty
Joint Authors
Zhou, Yong
Wang, Wenyuan
Song, Xiangqun
Guo, Zijian
Source
Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The conventional approach of designing a container yard should be reexamined in the context of sustainable port development.
Considering the uncertain future throughput, a simulation-based optimization framework is proposed to obtain a cost-effective and reliable design solution to the physical layout and equipment deployment strategy of the yard at a mega container terminal.
In this framework, a two-stage stochastic programming model is presented aided with a simulation procedure of terminal operations.
Finally, an application is given and the results show that the proposed integrated decision framework is effective and helpful for optimizing container yard design in the context of sustainable development of container terminals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhou, Yong& Wang, Wenyuan& Song, Xiangqun& Guo, Zijian. 2016. Simulation-Based Optimization for Yard Design at Mega Container Terminal under Uncertainty. Mathematical Problems in Engineering،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112580
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhou, Yong…[et al.]. Simulation-Based Optimization for Yard Design at Mega Container Terminal under Uncertainty. Mathematical Problems in Engineering No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112580
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhou, Yong& Wang, Wenyuan& Song, Xiangqun& Guo, Zijian. Simulation-Based Optimization for Yard Design at Mega Container Terminal under Uncertainty. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112580
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1112580