This study takes into account the integrated quay crane and yard truck scheduling problem
in which the yard truck picks containers at quay crane and then transports required …

Optimizing collaborative operations for yard cranes (YCs) and yard trucks (YTs) is vital to the
overall performance of a container terminal. This research investigates four different hybrid …

Global ocean-based trade has been increasing significantly. To keep pace with this growth,
a new generation of large vessels has been introduced to maximize shipping productivity …

Uncertainty and non-deterministic nature of the real world makes planning and scheduling
in cross-docks a very complicated task for decision makers. These constant changes that …

Congested traffic networks impose great difficulties upon scheduling material transportation
in industrial settings. Dispatching decisions become complex when, in addition to conflict …

Artificial intelligence (AI) developments enable human capability to deliver the same
outcome at a lower cost. This research performs a high-level matching between AI solutions …

The extension of existing container terminals or the creation of new ones introduces new
logistical challenges, including topographic issues and increased distances between the …

Taking into account increasing volumes of the international seaborne trade and increasing
port congestion, marine container terminal operators have to improve efficiency of their …

This paper studies the assignment of quay cranes to the berthed vessels and the
assignment of internal trucks to each quay crane at container terminals. Previous studies …

Trucks play a significant role in transporting containers between the seaside and storage
yard at a container terminal. This paper exhibits a cooperative strategy for scheduling trucks …