Berth Stay

Berth stay, the time a vessel spends docked at a port, is a critical factor in port efficiency and maritime logistics. Research focuses on optimizing berth allocation across multiple ports, considering vessel scheduling and fuel costs, often employing advanced algorithms like adaptive large neighborhood search and reinforcement learning to generate efficient and safe berthing trajectories. These efforts aim to reduce operational costs, improve safety by minimizing collision probabilities during automated docking, and enhance overall port performance through accurate berth stay prediction models using diverse data sources. Improved berth stay prediction and optimized allocation strategies have significant implications for port operations and supply chain management.