A generator for test instances of scheduling problems concerning cranes in transshipment terminals

Dirk Briskorn (), Florian Jaehn () and Andreas Wiehl ()
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Dirk Briskorn: University of Wuppertal
Florian Jaehn: Helmut-Schmidt-University
Andreas Wiehl: University of Augsburg

OR Spectrum: Quantitative Approaches in Management, 2019, vol. 41, issue 1, No 2, 45-69

Abstract: Abstract We present a test data generator that can be used for simulating processes of cranes handling containers. The concepts originate from container storage areas at seaports, but the generator can also be used for other applications, particularly for train terminals. A key aspect is that one or multiple cranes handle containers, that is, they store containers, receiving the containers in a designated handover area; retrieve containers, handing the containers over in the handover area; or reshuffle containers. We present a generic model and outline what is captured by the test data itself and what is left to be estimated by the user. Furthermore, we detail how data are generated to capture the considerable variety of container characteristics, which can be found in major terminals. Finally, we present examples to illustrate the variety of research projects supported by our test data generator.

Keywords: OR in maritime industry; Test data generator; Seaport terminals; Container cranes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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