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of the European Council for Modelling and Simulation

 

Title:

A Simulation Modelling Paradigm For The Optimal Management Of Logistics In Container Terminals

Authors:

Pasquale Legato, Roberto Trunfio

Published in:

 

ECMS 2007 Proceedings

Edited by: Ivan Zelinka, Zuzana Oplatkova, Alessandra Orsoni

 

ISBN: 978-0-9553018-2-7

Doi: 10.7148/2007

 

21st European Conference on Modelling and Simulation,

Prague, June 4-6, 2007

 

Citation format:

Legato, P., & Trunfio, R. (2007). A Simulation Modelling Paradigm For The Optimal Management Of Logistics In Container Terminals. ECMS 2007 Proceedings edited by: I. Zelinka, Z. Oplatkova, A. Orsoni (pp. 479-488). European Council for Modeling and Simulation. doi:10.7148/2007-0479.

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.7148/2007-0479

Abstract:

The need for an optimal management of logistic activities in modern container terminals is well recognized. Usually, the optimal management is pursued by decomposing the container terminal system in independent sub-systems to be optimized separately. Vice versa, a less practical approach, would suggest to analyze the whole system, provided that a formal, computerized model is available. We propose a simulation modelling paradigm based on the process interaction world view for the optimal management of logistic activities in a modern container terminal. Paper’s focus is on the way of representing processes, resources and jobs that compose our simulation modelling paradigm. Processes are partitioned into activities following a simple to read and easy-to-use codified schema. We show how it is possible to define rules on the modelling paradigm for the optimization of the system. Concepts and representation methodologies are applied to a real case study, where it is asked to optimize the integrated management of berthing points, handling equipments and storage spaces.

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