The application of case-retrieval-based simulation optimization method on block planning of container terminals

By applying the object-oriented method of modeling and simulating for discrete-event simulation systems, this paper establishes a simulating model of integrated container terminal operating system involving vessels, anchorages, berths, gantry cranes, internal and external container trucks and gate system. To solve the block planning problem of container terminals, the simulation-based optimization (SBO) method is proposed, where the case retrieval method is introduced into the solving process, improving the problem of tedious computation.