A Microcomputer-Based Simulation Study of a Port

A microcomputer-based simulation model is described which was developed to aid in the planning of future berth requirements at a third-world port. The port handles a variety of incoming and outgoing cargoes, using a mixture of specialized and general berths. Some of the complications of the ship-to-...

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Published in:The Journal of the Operational Research Society 1987-08, Vol.38 (8), p.673-681
Main Authors: Sheikh, Asim A. R. El, Paul, Ray J., Harding, Alan S., Balmer, David W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Business and Management
Case-Oriented Paper
Case-Oriented Papers
Computer based
Exact sciences and technology
Exports
Freight
Imports
Management
Miscellaneous
Modeling
Needs analysis
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Operations research
Operations Research/Decision Theory
port
Port traffic
Ports
Shipping
Simulation
Simulations
Traffic
Traffic estimation
Water traffic
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Summary:A microcomputer-based simulation model is described which was developed to aid in the planning of future berth requirements at a third-world port. The port handles a variety of incoming and outgoing cargoes, using a mixture of specialized and general berths. Some of the complications of the ship-to-berth allocation rules are described, and how they were modelled. The help that the model provided to the consultants is briefly outlined.
ISSN:0160-5682
1476-9360
DOI:10.1057/jors.1987.116