Parallel Simulation-based Optimization on Block Planning and Dynamic Truck Configuration of Container Terminals

Simulation is an effective means when solving the design and operation problems in modern container terminals. Applying object-oriented discrete event system simulation method, and analyzing the technological process of loading and unloading as well as the operational management in modern container terminals, a simulation model was constructed to describe the whole operation system of container terminals, in which container ships, anchorages, berths, quay cranes, gantry cranes, internal container trucks, external container trucks and yard gates were all included. In order to solve the block planning and dynamic container truck configuration problem of container terminals, a simulation-based optimization (SBO) method was proposed. The MPI-based parallel computing technology was intro-duced to the solving process and the computing time of SBO was reduced effectively