Abstract In Yangtze River traffic management, to manage ship sequencing and scheduling
effectively and efficiently in restricted waterways has long been a challenging issue. This …

A good ship traffic scheduling mode can enhance traffic efficiency to a large degree,
especially in restricted waterways such as approach channel of ports and straits. A ship …

Abstract An Inland Waterway Transportation System is often claimed to be safe, efficient and
economic. However, traffic congestion and vessel collision have become serious threats to …

Ship scheduling optimization is one of the most effective ways to eliminate the bottlenecks of
waterway transportation, especially in restricted one-way waterways. In this study, a novel …

As an essential part of transportation systems, inland waterway transportation is economical
and sustainable. However, traffic congestion and vessel collision often occur in controlled …

With the continuous development of maritime-hardware systems, intelligent decision making
in port transport becomes increasingly more important. There are three types of waterways …

Since the demands of waterway transport on the Yangzi River have been growing in recent
years, traffic congestion at Three Gorges Dam (TGD) has become a very serious issue …

Channels and locks are crucial resources for ships of inland waterways. This paper
addresses the ship scheduling problem based on channel-lock coordination, where ships …

An effective scheduling method for ship arrival and departure is crucial for maximizing port
resources and improving waterway navigation efficiency. In order to enhance the efficacy of …

Traffic management in port waters is a complicated task considering vessels with various
characteristics and the specific layout of waterways. Optimal management is needed to …