Effects of storage block layout and automated yard crane systems on the performance of seaport container terminals

Authors:
Nils Kemme
Affiliations:
Institute for Operations Research, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany 20146
Venue:
OR Spectrum
Year:
2012

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Abstract

As a decoupling point between waterside and landside transport, the container yard plays a major role for the competitiveness of container terminals. One of the latest trends in container yard operations is the automated rail-mounted-gantry-crane system, which offers dense stacking along with high productivity. In this paper, the strategic design of rail-mounted-gantry-crane systems is investigated. A simulation study is conducted to evaluate the effects of four rail-mounted-gantry-crane systems and 385 yard block layouts--differing in block length, width, and height--on the yard and terminal performance.