Optimization of loading sequence and rehandling strategy for multi-quay crane operations in container terminals

Mingjun Ji, Wenwen Guo, Huiling Zhu and Yongzhi Yang

Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 2015, vol. 80, issue C, 1-19

Abstract: In this paper, we consider the optimization of loading sequence and rehandling strategy in the terminal operation. We present an optimization strategy to minimize the number of rehandles, and establish a mathematical model to integrate the loading sequence and the rehandling strategy under the parallel operation of multi-quay cranes. Furthermore, we give an improved genetic algorithm to solve the model. We show the efficiency of the optimization strategy and algorithm by comparing them with previous strategies and heuristics.

Keywords: Container; Loading sequence; Rehandling strategy; Genetic algorithm (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2015.05.004

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