RA1. Optimize the storage yard layout for non-traditional berth
layouts (e.g., indented berths).
RA2. Develop models to quantify the flexibility and scalability
of straddle carriers systems.
RA3. Integrate inland ports as extended storage yards in container
terminal operations.
RA4. Integrate storage space assignment and QC scheduling.
RA5. Develop new models for twin GCs in European layouts
considering collaboration and interference between the cranes
to further increase throughput.
RA6. Develop new models for twin GCs in European layouts
where the seaside I/O consists of the last two bays so that both
ASCs may serve the seaside.
RA7. Develop models for routing and dispatching of multiple
(single and twin load) straddle carriers / Autostrads in the yard
considering interference.
RA8. Develop models to quickly (and real-time) identify when
the storage yard is the bottleneck operation.
RA9. Quantify the effect of routing ASCs under throughput and
transfer vehicle delays objective functions in terms of the vessels’
turnaround time when the yard operations or the quay
operations alternate as bottleneck operations.