When utilizing the conceptual model to build the simulation model, some assumptions had to be made in order to reduce some unnecessary details. These assumptions can in future expansions be relaxed when considering other aspects and details of a port. These assumptions include:
Container yard capacity is infinite Personnel and staff running the port and some of the machines are considered embedded available whenever needed to reduce complexity
At this stage, the port is not affected by holidays, weather or any down time delays. However, this will be accounted for in future work. Container Yard storage level is 5000 containers at initiation.