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Optimization-Simulation for Maritime Containers Transfer

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  • Abderaouf Benghalia

    (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France)

  • Mustapha Oudani

    (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France)

  • Jaouad Boukachour

    (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France)

  • Dalila Boudebous

    (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France)

  • Ahmed El Hilali Alaoui

    (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco)

Abstract

This paper proposes a simulation model to analyze the handling and the transfer system of containers in Le Havre seaport. The decision variables of simulation are determined by using the CPLEX optimization software. The goal is to determine the least expensive strategy for the transfer of a set of containers between container terminals. The simulation model is developed using an object-oriented approach and Flexsim CT simulation software. The objective is to obtain an efficient operating process for the multimodal terminal of Le Havre which is an intermediate platform for transferring containers (collection and delivery) by rail and river (trains and barges). The goal is to evaluate the performance of the containers transfer by rail shuttles between the future multimodal terminal and the maritime terminals. The aim is to analyze and to evaluate performance indicators of port logistics chain (costs, resource occupancy rate, service rate), and to test several management strategies.

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  • Abderaouf Benghalia & Mustapha Oudani & Jaouad Boukachour & Dalila Boudebous & Ahmed El Hilali Alaoui, 2014. "Optimization-Simulation for Maritime Containers Transfer," International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL), IGI Global, vol. 5(2), pages 50-61, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jal000:v:5:y:2014:i:2:p:50-61
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    1. Giscard Valonne Mouafo Nebot & Haiyan Wang, 2022. "Port Terminal Performance Evaluation and Modeling," Logistics, MDPI, vol. 6(1), pages 1-22, January.

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