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3439. Decision support system for managing integrated yard problems

Invited abstract in session WC-62: Container Stacking and Yard Planning III, stream OR in Port Operations.

Wednesday, 12:30-14:00
Room: S12 (building: 101)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Christopher Expósito Izquierdo
Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, University of La Laguna
2. Israel López-Plata
Ingeniería Informática y Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna
3. Airam Expósito Márquez
Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas. Instituto Universitario de Desarrollo Regional, Universidad de La Laguna

Abstract

The optimization of storage spaces in a terminal is a crucial factor for achieving high performance in its logistical operations. Temporary storage at a terminal is facilitated through a logistical structure known as a yard, where containers are stacked in blocks. The significance of this logistical infrastructure is underscored by the substantial volume of containers managed; for instance, nearly 2000 million tons of containers were stored in ports in 2022. The operations involving container movement and storage entail the coordination of various entities, including vehicles, yard cranes, and others. This complexity gives rise to a range of intricate logistical challenges that warrant attention.
This work presents a decision-support system aimed at managing, analyzing, and optimizing container storage and movement in the yard of a maritime container terminal. The system provides a detailed overview of the yard status and enables planning for future operations based on expected arrivals and departures of containers, thereby optimizing available space and reducing vehicle movement and associated emissions. The proposed system integrates a set of optimization techniques such as optimization models, heuristics, or metaheuristics, with the primary goal of addressing various yard problems such as block relocations or vehicle movement. Lastly, this decision-support system is integrated as a subsystem within a digital twin designed to manage all logistic operations within a port.

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Status: accepted

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