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On the scheduling of handling equipment in automated container terminals

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  • Iñigo L. Ansorena

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This paper deals with the application of the flow shop scheduling problem (FSSP) to automated container terminals. After the description of operations between the quay line and the storage yard we analyse the flow of containers through six well established heuristic methods. Additionally, we apply a full enumeration mechanism to solve the FSSP. This technique enumerates all permutation schedules and picks the best one based on the specified criterion. A numerical illustration is given to clarify the application of FSSP techniques to container terminals. The paper suggests that the selection of the best heuristic is crucial to increase productivity and achieve goals, since it allows time savings around 20%-30% depending on the method used.

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  • Iñigo L. Ansorena, 2021. "On the scheduling of handling equipment in automated container terminals," International Journal of Operational Research, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 42(3), pages 277-291.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijores:v:42:y:2021:i:3:p:277-291
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