2008
HMS 2008 Proceeding
Degree of cooperativeness of terminals and the effect on the barge handling process
Authors: A.M. Douma, P.C. Schuur, R.G.M. Jagerman
Abstract
We consider the container barge rotation planning and quay scheduling problem in the Port of Rotterdam, introduced in Douma et al. (2008). The problem concerns the alignment of barge rotations (sequence of terminal visits) with the quay schedules of the terminals concerned. Douma et al. (2008) propose an agent based solution to meet the specific business constraints. Underlying assumption of their model is that terminals are fully cooperative, i.e., they make agreements with barges about guaranteed waiting times and provide insight in the terminal occupation during the day. In practice, however, terminals might behave more opportunistically. We compare different degrees of cooperativeness. Results indicate that fully cooperativeness results in the lowest average waiting time per barge and thus offers the best service to the barge. Providing less information or processing barges first-come first-served (FCFS) results in uncertain sojourn times for barges, uncertain arrival times at terminals, and increasing delays for barges. The insights we provide can help terminals to decide on the strategy they will adopt.
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