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A generator for test instances of scheduling problems concerning cranes in transshipment terminals

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  • Dirk Briskorn

    (University of Wuppertal)

  • Florian Jaehn

    (Helmut-Schmidt-University)

  • Andreas Wiehl

    (University of Augsburg)

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We present a test data generator that can be used for simulating processes of cranes handling containers. The concepts originate from container storage areas at seaports, but the generator can also be used for other applications, particularly for train terminals. A key aspect is that one or multiple cranes handle containers, that is, they store containers, receiving the containers in a designated handover area; retrieve containers, handing the containers over in the handover area; or reshuffle containers. We present a generic model and outline what is captured by the test data itself and what is left to be estimated by the user. Furthermore, we detail how data are generated to capture the considerable variety of container characteristics, which can be found in major terminals. Finally, we present examples to illustrate the variety of research projects supported by our test data generator.

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  • Dirk Briskorn & Florian Jaehn & Andreas Wiehl, 2019. "A generator for test instances of scheduling problems concerning cranes in transshipment terminals," OR Spectrum: Quantitative Approaches in Management, Springer;Gesellschaft für Operations Research e.V., vol. 41(1), pages 45-69, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:orspec:v:41:y:2019:i:1:d:10.1007_s00291-018-0529-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s00291-018-0529-z
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