Research Article

A Conceptual Model to Optimize Operating Cost of Passenger Ships in Macau

Table 3

The optimal population of PS.

DepotsFerry TerminalPac On PierTotal
DepartureArrivalDepartureArrival

SW333312
TST443314
TM22228
IAHK332210
SA22228
SK333312
GZ22228
Total1919171772

Note: SW, TST, TM, IAHK, SA, SK, and GZ are short for Sheung Wan, Tsim Sha Tsui, Tuen Mun, International Airport of  Hong Kong, Shenzhen Airport, Shekou, and Guangzhou, respectively.