Crane Double Cycling in Container Ports: Planning Methods and Evaluation
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In this paper we look at the longer term impact of double cycling on port operations including crane, vessel, and berth productivity. Double cycling is a technique by which empty crane moves are converted into productive ones. We use a double cycling sequence that is operationally convenient, easy to model, and nearly optimum. We compare the performance of this sequence to those determined by a greedy and a mathematical programming strategy. A framework is developed for analysis, and a simple formula is developed to predict the impact on turn-around time. The formula is an accurate predictor of performance. We show that double cycling can reduce the requirements for yard tractors and drivers. The paper also comments on strategies for altering port operations to support double cycling such as segmenting vessel storage, and streamlining traffic flows. We show that double cycling can reduce operating time by 10%, improving vessel, crane, and berth productivity. It can reduce by about 20% the requirement for yard tractors and drivers. Further, for wheeled operations, we suggest a method to reduce the requirement for chassis by about 25%. We estimate the financial impact of the these benefits, which total approximately $65.00 per container moved.
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تاریخ انتشار 2005