An object–oriented approach to port activity simulation. (1st January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kondratyev, Mikhail
• Is Part Of: International journal of simulation and process modelling. Volume 10:Number 1(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2015-01-01
• Subjects: port logistics -- cargo traffic -- discrete–event simulation -- object–oriented modelling -- OOM -- AnyLogic -- seaport infrastructure -- cargo port activity -- port efficiency -- port modelling; Management -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Mathematical models -- Periodicals; Operations research -- Periodicals; Simulation methods -- Periodicals; 003.05
• DOI: 10.1504/IJSPM.2015.068511
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-2123

Abstract

This paper discusses a technique for modelling cargo port activity. It is designed for a comprehensive evaluation of port efficiency under a given input of cargo traffic. An object–oriented extension of the conventional block–based approach to process–oriented discrete–event simulation is proposed to specify a model structure. A port modelling framework is implemented using the proposed technique and AnyLogic 6 simulation software. The framework consists of the custom AnyLogic library backed by a Java–based package of classes and interfaces. The library contains blocks, representing a set of typical vehicle handling processes in a port. The framework provides tools that allow for the rapid development of a cargo port model. It not only provides non–modifiable standard solutions but also allows thorough detailing of certain elements of the port infrastructure, if necessary.