A genetic algorithm approach for quay crane scheduling with non-interference constraints at Narvik container terminal

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A fast, robust and efficient algorithm for solving the problem of scheduling two quay cranes with non-interference constraints at Narvik container terminal has been developed. To solve the problem, a genetic algorithm approach is used and adapted to the case of two cranes. This approach manages to provide practical solutions and significant time savings for a real-life crane-scheduling problem. Operators at Narvik container terminal find the solution to be user-friendly, and it allows the user to change parameter settings and obtain solutions in real time.View full textDownload full textKeywordsquay crane scheduling, genetic algorithm, container terminal, user-friendlinessRelated var addthis_config = { ui_cobrand: "Taylor & Francis Online", services_compact: "citeulike,netvibes,twitter,technorati,delicious,linkedin,facebook,stumbleupon,digg,google,more", pubid: "ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b" }; Add to shortlist Link Permalink http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2012.741220