Table 1 Input parameters in simulation
Parameters | Origin | Hub | Destination | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Handling charges in port i [USD/TEU] | hci | 60 | 100 | 60 | Estimated by the author |
Loading/unloading volume in port i [TEU/hour] | Li | 100 | – | 100 | Wang and Meng (2012) |
Time taken to enter the port [hours] | Ti | 8 | 12 | 8 | Estimated by the author |
Shippers’ waiting time in port i [days] | Wti | 2 | – | 1 | Estimated by the author |
Value of shippers’ time [JPY/hour] | α | 2200 | WAVE (2011) | ||
Parameter for slot utilization | γ | 0.7 | Estimated by the author | ||