The quayside operation problem is one of the key components in the management system for a container terminal. In this paper, the integrated models proposed in the previous studies to address the quayside operation problem are examined and one of the potential frameworks is identified. A new...

The feeder vessel management problem consists of designing preferred berthing positions and service time for cyclically visiting feeders, and allocating storage yard space to the transshipment flows between mother vessels and feeders. We consider the above three tactical decision problems...

Quay-side berthing congestion is an emerging challenging issue that arises in busy container transshipment terminals and calls for effective management of terminal operations. This paper tackles the berthing congestion problem by introducing a proactive management strategy from the terminal’s...