Container-Handling Operation Optimization At Koja Container Terminal
This research paper tries to look at the proper container-handling on port operations including quay crane productivity. There arc single and double cycling model that can be analyzed. Single cycling model is known as a conventional model which operates all unloading and loading sequence separately. Double cycling model is a complex model by combining unloading operation with loading operation in certain condition. In double cycle model, empty crane or trailer moves arc converted into productive ones.
A framework is provided to analyze a proper method by using a simple formula. The f rmula is developed to find when the time to start a combination method and calculate the impact of the model to port performance and benefit.
As the result, it shows that double cycling can reduce the container-handling sequence. The quay crane operation will take cycle sequence for 15.58% less than single ones. It brings impact on the reducing of ships cost at berth for about 16.67 % and improving the quay crane’s performance into 18.46% higher.
Consequently, the author suggests the container terminal try to establish a double cycle method to improve its terminal performance.