Simulation-Based Optimization for Yard Design at Mega Container Terminal under Uncertainty

Table 2

The decision variables and optimal yard design schemes under various investment budgets.

Number	Budgets (MCNY/month)	Decision variables			⁢Yard design schemes			Costs (MCNY/month)
					Yard depth (m)	Block length (m)	# of yard cranes	Investment cost	Operation losses	Total costs
1	5	12	2	1	360	670	12	4.69	11.01	15.70
2	5.5	12	3	2	360	440	24	5.19	8.81	14.00
3	6	14	6	2	413	210	28	5.98	6.82	12.80
4	6.5	14	6	2	413	210	28	5.98	6.82	12.80
5	7	14	6	3	413	210	42	6.57	6.19	12.76
6	7.5	14	6	3	413	210	42	6.57	6.19	12.76