This paper is concerned with designing a generic discrete event simulation to model the flow of entities in any modern but typical port in the world. The process of the port starts by the arrival of ships, trains and trucks loaded with containers. The cranes, RTG and yard trucks provide the needed handling and transportation of containers around the port and from/to the three different kinds of transportation modes.
The main purpose of this study was to study the complex operations involved as well as the utilization of resources.
Furthermore, the outcome of the port flow is studied and different scenarios are simulated. This study is just the initial work for a larger scope in which the influence of other port functions such as customs and security that impact the port process will be studied and simulated further more.