In this paper, we study a barge and tugboat joint scheduling problem arising from a river–
sea intermodal transport system, where non-self-propelled barges travel with the help of …

Seaports are important connections between inland and maritime transportation. Tugboats,
which can provide enough horsepower and mitigate safety risks when leaving and entering …

Container ports serve as crucial logistics hubs in global supply chains, but navigating ships
within such ports is complex due to restricted waterways. Tugboats play a critical role in …

Tugboat assistance is essential when large ships are berthing and unberthing, and requires
ports to produce efficient tugboat schedules considering various constraints. Few studies …

This study proposes a novel fuzzy programming optimization model for tugboat scheduling,
directly considering multiple berthing bases, time windows, and operational uncertainties …

Vessel scheduling in seaports correlates with achieving better resource utilization and
higher customer satisfaction. It has received limited attention when considered under …

Despite inland ports play an essential role in today's global logistics chain, many problems
still remain unsolved. One of the main challenges that inland waterways face is the trip …

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 …

With the growing emphasis on green shipping to reduce the environmental impact of
maritime transportation, optimizing fuel consumption with maintaining high service quality …

Effective utilization of tugboats is the key to safe and efficient transport and service in ports.
With the growth of maritime traffic, more and more large seaports show a trend toward …