Optimizing Truck Flow in Ship Unloading: A Real-Time Simulation Approach for the Port of Itaqui

Carlos Eduardo V. Gomes, Victor José B. A. Martinez, João Augusto F. N. de Carvalho, Francisco Glaubos Nunes Clímaco, Geraldo Braz Júnior, Tiago Bonini Borchatt, João Sousa de Almeida

2025

Abstract

Truck congestion in port yards is a significant issue that impacts the operational efficiency and competitiveness of port terminals. This study examines the logistics flow dynamics in the ship unloading area of the Port of Itaqui. Through modeling and simulation methodologies, it aims to identify bottlenecks and optimize operations. We collected and analyzed port data to establish simulation parameters, which were categorized into various groups, including system administration, truck flows, and required resources. Based on the conceptual modeling of truck and ship movements, we developed a simulation system that visualizes the effects of different operational decisions. The results of the simulation are crucial for identifying critical points and formulating strategies to reduce congestion.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Gomes C., Martinez V., N. de Carvalho J., Clímaco F., Braz Júnior G., Borchatt T. and Sousa de Almeida J. (2025). Optimizing Truck Flow in Ship Unloading: A Real-Time Simulation Approach for the Port of Itaqui. In Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 1: ICEIS; ISBN 978-989-758-749-8, SciTePress, pages 444-455. DOI: 10.5220/0013232800003929

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iceis25,
author={Carlos Gomes and Victor Martinez and João N. de Carvalho and Francisco Clímaco and Geraldo Braz Júnior and Tiago Borchatt and João Sousa de Almeida},
title={Optimizing Truck Flow in Ship Unloading: A Real-Time Simulation Approach for the Port of Itaqui},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 1: ICEIS},
year={2025},
pages={444-455},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013232800003929},
isbn={978-989-758-749-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 1: ICEIS
TI - Optimizing Truck Flow in Ship Unloading: A Real-Time Simulation Approach for the Port of Itaqui
SN - 978-989-758-749-8
AU - Gomes C.
AU - Martinez V.
AU - N. de Carvalho J.
AU - Clímaco F.
AU - Braz Júnior G.
AU - Borchatt T.
AU - Sousa de Almeida J.
PY - 2025
SP - 444
EP - 455
DO - 10.5220/0013232800003929
PB - SciTePress