In the global maritime transportation network, the on-time performance of cargo transportation depends largely on the service capacity and accessibility of seaports. When opportunities for infrastructure expansions are not available, seaport congestion mitigation may require effective scheduling...

In the busiest seaports, vessel traffic and vessel pilotage management plays a crucial role in congestion mitigation. The management of vessel traffic and vessel pilotage involves scheduling the vessels for sailing into and out of a seaport and scheduling the pilots for navigating the vessels in...