This paper focuses on a subclass of box-constrained, non-linear optimization problems. We are particularly concerned with settings where gradient information is unreliable, or too costly to calculate, and the function evaluations themselves are very costly. This encourages the use of derivative...

This paper presents a literature survey on the fleet size and mix problem in maritime transportation. Fluctuations in the shipping market and frequent mismatches between fleet capacities and demands highlight the relevance of the problem and call for more accurate decision support. After...