In this paper, we have introduced a classification scheme for
storage yard operations, reviewed available literature, discussed
the current trends and developments for storage yard operations
and challenged the current operational paradigms by proposing
innovative ideas. Our literature review shows that most papers focus
on storage space assignment, MHE dispatching and routing,
and reshuffling decisions. The majority of authors first present a
(mixed) integer programming model to conceptualize the problem
assuming deterministic parameter values. Mainly heuristic solution
approaches based on meta-heuristics have been designed.
Simulation is used for solving decision problems, as well as for
comparing solution approaches.