Harare EK energy storage container yard occupancy rate

What is a container yard occupancy rate?

It is typically expressed as a percentage, reflecting the current degree to which containers are actually stored in the yard. In practice, during the construction phase of a container yard, there is typically a predetermined optimal yard occupancy rate and a maximum yard occupancy rate .

How does yard occupancy rate affect the cost of yard operations?

As observed from Fig.1, as the yard occupancy rate increases, the cost of yard operations gradually rises when it has not yet reached the optimal occupancy rate. However, as the yard occupancy rate continues to increase, the cost of yard operations experiences a rapid escalation.

What is container terminal yard space allocation?

The container terminal yard is a dynamic and discrete logistics system . Yard conditions change continuously over time, making yard space allocation [5, 6] a dynamic issue . When addressing yard space allocation, it is essential to take a dynamic perspective into account.

How can yard container retrieval improve efficiency?

This paper introduces an innovative approach to improve yard efficiency by dividing yard container retrieval into time intervals and dynamically reserving yard slots within each interval. This method aims to minimize operational conflicts, reduce distances between blocks and berths, and avoid excessive reservations.