Abstract
The central contribution of this paper is to provide a decision-support methodology for a broad class of inter-related problems in liner shipping. We aim at the optimization of liner networks by transforming the total network design into a sequential multi-stage optimization process in terms of Ship Routing & Scheduling, Fleet Deployment, and Transshipment. By fixing the various sources of non-linearity and by breaking down the total network design into the sequential solution of the aforesaid set of subproblems we have managed to accomplish our goals via the use of Linear, Dynamic and Integer Programming. The stages of the methodology are not completely autonomous; conversely, they interact in a dynamic way.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2006 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 3rd International Congress on Transport Research in Greece - Thessaloniki, Greece Duration: 19 May 2006 → 20 May 2006 Conference number: 3 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd International Congress on Transport Research in Greece |
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| Number | 3 |
| Country/Territory | Greece |
| City | Thessaloniki |
| Period | 19/05/2006 → 20/05/2006 |
Keywords
- Maritime transportation
- Ship routing
- Fleet deployment
- Liner networks