Models for the discrete berth allocation problem: A computational comparison

K Buhrkal, S Zuglian, S Ropke, J Larsen… - … Research Part E …, 2011 - Elsevier
In this paper we consider the problem of allocating arriving ships to discrete berth locations
at container terminals. This problem is recognized as one of the most important processes …

The berth allocation problem: a strong formulation solved by a Lagrangean approach

MF Monaco, M Sammarra - Transportation Science, 2007 - pubsonline.informs.org
The berth allocation problem is one of the most relevant logistics problems arising in the
management of container ports. Depending on assumptions made on the berthing location …

The continuous Berth Allocation Problem in a container terminal with multiple quays

P Frojan, JF Correcher, R Alvarez-Valdes… - Expert Systems with …, 2015 - Elsevier
This paper extends the study of the continuous Berth Allocation Problem to the case of
multiple quays, which is found in many container terminals around the world. Considering …

[PDF][PDF] A note on formulations of static and dynamic berth allocation problems

P Hansen, C Oguz - Les Cahiers du GERAD ISSN, 2003 - academia.edu
The berth allocation problem is to allocate berths (ie, sections of the quayside) to ships
arriving in a container port in order to minimize the sum of their waiting and cargo handling …

A set-partitioning-based model for the berth allocation problem under time-dependent limitations

E Lalla-Ruiz, C Expósito-Izquierdo… - European Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper addresses the Berth Allocation Problem under Time-Dependent Limitations. Its
goals are to allocate and schedule the available berthing positions for the container vessels …

Integrated berth allocation and quay crane assignment problem: Set partitioning models and computational results

Ç Iris, D Pacino, S Ropke, A Larsen - Transportation Research Part E …, 2015 - Elsevier
Most of the operational problems in container terminals are strongly interconnected. In this
paper, we study the integrated Berth Allocation and Quay Crane Assignment Problem in …

Efficient planning of berth allocation for container terminals in Asia

A Imai, KI Nagaiwa, CW Tat - Journal of Advanced …, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
Berth allocation is essential for efficient terminal utilization in container ports, especially
those in Asia. This paper is concerned with a berth allocation problem (BAP) that minimizes …

Exact and heuristic methods to solve the berth allocation problem in bulk ports

N Umang, M Bierlaire, I Vacca - Transportation Research Part E: Logistics …, 2013 - Elsevier
In this paper, we study the dynamic hybrid berth allocation problem in bulk ports with the
objective to minimize the total service times of the vessels. We propose two exact methods …

Mathematical models for the berth allocation problem in dry bulk terminals

AT Ernst, C Oğuz, G Singh, G Taherkhani - Journal of Scheduling, 2017 - Springer
Port terminals processing large cargo vessels play an important role in bulk material supply
chains. This paper addresses the question of how to allocate vessels to a location on a berth …

Analysis of the continuous berth allocation problem in container ports using a genetic algorithm

SR Seyedalizadeh Ganji, A Babazadeh… - Journal of marine …, 2010 - Springer
The optimal usage of berths plays a key role in raising the efficiency of container terminals.
The berth allocation problem in a container terminal is defined as the feasible allocation of …