Fanxin Wang

Sep 30, 2024 | mdpi.com | Cong Chen |Lang Xu |Fanxin Wang |Jiayin Pan

1. IntroductionEstablishing an efficient, reliable, and flexible maritime logistics system has been a focal point for numerous scholars, as maritime transportation plays a crucial role in global trade and supply chain networks. Within this domain, the berth allocation problem (BAP) is a key challenge, as it directly impacts the operational efficiency of ports, which are critical nodes in maritime logistics.