An integrated framework for various operation plans in container terminals

Abstract

This study provides a framework for integrating various planning activities in container terminals. First, we introduce various planning activities in container terminals and identify decision-making problems for each planning activity. Input parameters, decision variables, objectives, constraints, time buckets, and the planning horizon for each decision activity are identified. Next, we introduce the concept of a resource profile and planning procedure simultaneously by considering availabilities of various resources and resource requirements in a planning activity.