Simulation Optimization on Multi-Ports Slot Plan Problem Considering Dispatching Sequence of Containers in Yard

Authors

Zhang Yu, 1.School of Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China; ;
Huimin Cheng, 1.School of Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China; ;
Xu Jin, 1.School of Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China; ;
Tian Wei, 1.School of Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China; ;
Junfeng Sun, 2.CCCC Second Harbor Consultants Co., Ltd, Wuhan 430060, China;

Abstract

Abstract: The multi-ports slot plan problem considering dispatching sequence of containers in yard is solved by an integer linear programming model, which minimizes heeling moment. The influences of different dispatching rules on solving the problem are simulated and analyzed through the programming model. Accordingly, a simulation optimization model based on genetic algorithm is constructed in order to enhance the computational efficiency. The simulation optimization model simulates the process of dispatching containers and loading vessel. The feasible solution is constructed through rules sets and inputted into the optimization model. An efficient encoding and decoding solutions are developed in genetic algorithm, which accomplish the swapping or moving operation of containers in bay of container vessel and improve the individual quality of population. The performance of simulation optimization model based on genetic algorithm is demonstrated through simulation experiments and the comparison with branch & bound algorithm from ILOG CPLEX.

Recommended Citation

Yu, Zhang; Cheng, Huimin; Jin, Xu; Wei, Tian; and Sun, Junfeng (2019) "Simulation Optimization on Multi-Ports Slot Plan Problem Considering Dispatching Sequence of Containers in Yard," Journal of System Simulation: Vol. 30: Iss. 3, Article 8.
DOI: 10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.201803008
Available at: https://dc-china-simulation.researchcommons.org/journal/vol30/iss3/8

First Page

831

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.201803008

Last Page

839

CLC

U169.63

Recommended Citation

Zhang Yu, Cheng Huimin, Xu Jin, Tian Wei, Sun Junfeng. Simulation Optimization on Multi-Ports Slot Plan Problem Considering Dispatching Sequence of Containers in Yard[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2018, 30(3): 831-839.

DOI

10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.201803008