In recent decades, several mathematical methods have been developed for selecting the
most preferable alternatives. Among them, the MCDM (Multiple Criteria Decision Making) …

This paper studies two tactical level decision problems arising in transshipment hubs: berth
template planning that is concerned with allocating berths and quay cranes to arriving …

This paper studies the berth allocation problem (BAP) under uncertain arrival time or
operation time of vessels. It does not only concern the proactive strategy to develop an initial …

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 …

Emissions from commercial shipping are currently the subject of intense scrutiny. Among the
top fuel-consuming categories of ships and hence air polluters are container vessels. The …

Given the increasing pressure to improve the efficiency of container terminals, a lot of
research efforts have been devoted to optimizing container terminal operations. Most papers …

Transshipment yards, where gantry cranes enable the efficient transfer of containers
between freight trains, are important entities in modern railway systems. They facilitate a …

This article addresses the problem of recovering berth and quay crane (QC) schedules in
container terminals when disruptions occur after a subset of operations has been processed …

The car sequencing problem determines sequences of different car models launched down
a mixed-model assembly line. To avoid work overloads of workforce, car sequencing …

One of the most interesting recent trends for what concerns research on metaheuristics is
their hybridization with other techniques for optimization. In fact, the focus of research on …