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A solution of berth allocation problem in inland waterway ports

Neven Grubišić orcid.org/0000-0002-8540-5634 ; Department of Transport Technology and Organization, Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, Studentska 2, HR-51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Svjetlana Hess orcid.org/0000-0002-7517-4289 ; Department of Transport Technology and Organization, Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, Studentska 2, HR-51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Mirano Hess orcid.org/0000-0002-0351-2322 ; Nautical department, Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, Studentska 2, HR-51000 Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

This paper explores the impact of berth allocation problem (BAP) solving depending on different options for river port design. Comparing multipurpose and specialized berths layout with port efficiency requirements, based on berth allocation, an optimal design option may be selected. The aim is to achieve an optimal distribution of vessels alongside quay with minimum vessels' time in port and port operator workload. The model set up in this paper is tested on the example of the inland waterway port. The problem solution is attained using the linear mixed integer programming method. Standard assignment problem is adjusted in such a way to achieve the practical results in as low as possible mathematical iterations while not compromising results' precision.

Keywords

assignment problem; berth allocation; inland waterway; river port design

Hrčak ID:

129129

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/129129

Publication date:

29.10.2014.

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