The article concerns mathematical modeling and simulation of container handling in a sea container terminal based on queueing theory. The model has the form of a queueing network (QN), and various request flows are applied to describe the arrival of transport from sea and land. QN nodes describe the operation of the terminal structural elements, so they differ in the types of queuing systems used, queue length, number of servicing channels, and their performance. To describe two container movement routes, we use different types of requests with individual route matrices. The object of the study is the largest sea container terminal in the northern part of Vietnam. The QN describing its operation includes 15 nodes, two types of requests, and two incoming flows, one of which is batch. Based on the results of the simulation, the current level of terminal load and its maximum throughput are determined. In addition, we assess the operability of the object when organizing a new route followed by ultra-large container vessels.

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On the Application of a Queuing Network to Simulate Container Transshipment in a Sea Container Terminal

  • Alexander Kazakov,
  • Anna Lempert,
  • Giang Vu,
  • Maxim Zharkov

摘要

The article concerns mathematical modeling and simulation of container handling in a sea container terminal based on queueing theory. The model has the form of a queueing network (QN), and various request flows are applied to describe the arrival of transport from sea and land. QN nodes describe the operation of the terminal structural elements, so they differ in the types of queuing systems used, queue length, number of servicing channels, and their performance. To describe two container movement routes, we use different types of requests with individual route matrices. The object of the study is the largest sea container terminal in the northern part of Vietnam. The QN describing its operation includes 15 nodes, two types of requests, and two incoming flows, one of which is batch. Based on the results of the simulation, the current level of terminal load and its maximum throughput are determined. In addition, we assess the operability of the object when organizing a new route followed by ultra-large container vessels.