A simulation model for evaluating the cargo transfer alternatives in liquid cargo terminals

Özkan E. D., Koçer U. Z., Nas S., İşlek Ö., Tüzgen E., Doğan A.

SIMULATION-TRANSACTIONS OF THE SOCIETY FOR MODELING AND SIMULATION INTERNATIONAL, no.1, pp.23-39, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/00375497221107938
  • Journal Name: SIMULATION-TRANSACTIONS OF THE SOCIETY FOR MODELING AND SIMULATION INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Applied Science & Technology Source, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, INSPEC, DIALNET
  • Page Numbers: pp.23-39
  • Keywords: Liquid cargo terminal, simulation, ship waiting time, cargo transfer, demurrage, SHIPS WAITING-TIMES, CAPACITY
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Tanker ships arriving at liquid cargo terminals have to wait for getting service due to various operational restrictions in the terminal. Waiting time is the time passed until the tankers get service after the notice of readiness. The increase in the waiting times of tanker ships causes high demurrage costs. Reducing the waiting times of ships is of vital importance for the operational efficiency of the terminal. In this study, it is aimed to develop a simulation model in which alternative solutions in the cargo transfer operations can be tested to reduce the waiting times of tanker ships. The simulation model has several constraints that can be encountered in liquid cargo terminals, and it can be adapted to any liquid cargo terminal. The developed model was then applied to a liquid cargo terminal in Turkey.