2008
HMS 2008 Proceeding
Evaluation of operation cost in liner shipping: a discrete-event simulation approach
Authors: Aldo McLean, William Biles
Abstract
An evaluation of the operation costs of a liner shipping network is presented in this study. The approach defines a discrete-even simulation model designed to mimic the dynamic operation and schedule structure of a liner service network of four service routes, 25 container ships, 18 container ports, and 36 port calls a week. Three months planning analysis is considered. The proposed approach includes evaluations of costs related to the operation liners at container ports and at sea. The expected operational results are reported for the overall network and the individual contribution of service routes, ports, and container ships to the network. The results allow for assessing the operation of service routes and defining the set of ports, container ships fleet, and schedules that are performing below and above the expected network level.
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