Simulation-Based Optimization in Performance Evaluation of Marshaling Yard Storage Policy in a Container Port

Since the last two decades, container transportation system has been faced under increasing development. This fact shows the importance of container transportation system as a key role of container terminals to link between sea and land. Therefore, there is a continuous need for the optimal use of equipment and facilities in the ports. Regarding the complex structure of container ports, this paper presents a simulation model that compares tow storage strategies for storing containers in the yard. For this purpose, we considered loading and unloading norm as an important criterion to evaluate the performance of Shahid Rajaee container port. By analysing the results of the model, it will be shown that using marshalling yard policy instead of current storage system has a significant effect on the performance level of the port and can increase the loading and unloading norm up to 14%.

Authors:

• Mohammad Reza Ghanbari
• Parham Azimi
• Farrokh Abdollahi

Keywords:

• Simulation Modeling
• Container Port
• Marshaling Yard
• Storage Policy

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