Hierarchical Optimization for Solving the Integrated Berth and Quay Crane Assignment Problem in port terminal

Abstract

Over the last few years, the application of operations research techniques to solve various optimization problems has become a very important issue. This paper examines two of the most common problems in maritime logistics, the berth allocation problem and the quay cranes assignment problem, and solves them in a hierarchical integration. Finally, real data from a Tunisian port is used to demonstrate the efficiency of hierarchical optimization.