Container Handling in Automated Yard Blocks An Integrative Approach

​The yard block of a container terminal is the central point of synchronisation for asynchronous container flows between deep-sea vessels and transport to the hinterland. The structure of the block stipulates that containers are stacked on top of each oth

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Container Handling in Automated Yard Blocks An Integrative Approach Based on Time Information

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Container Handling in Automated Yard Blocks An Integrative Approach Based on Time Information

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Filip Covic Institute for Operations Research, HBS Hamburg Business School University of Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

ISSN 1431-1941 ISSN 2197-716X (electronic) Contributions to Management Science ISBN 978-3-030-05290-4 ISBN 978-3-030-05291-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05291-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018965491 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Acknowledgements

The research in this dissertation has been conducted over 4 years at the Institute for Operations Research at the HBS Hamburg Business School, University of Hamburg, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Brüggemann. While carrying out my research over a long time period like this, many people have helped me to realise and finalise the dissertation. For this reason, I would like to thank the people who have constantly supported me over the years and to whom I am very grateful. Foremost, I am deeply thankful to my supervisor Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Brüggemann, head of the Institute for Operations Research. The ideal working and research environment I have enjoyed over the years was undoubtedly a result of his open approach towards my research and his supportive guidance. He has always encouraged me in my way and helped me to stay focused and motivated. In our discussion, we covered many scientific but also general topics of all su