Highly efficient AGV transportation system management using agent cooperation and container storage planning

The development of a highly efficient management methodology for an automated container terminal (ACT) poses a problem for port authorities. The focus here is on a transportation system for an automated guided vehicle (AGV) for an ACT. In this paper, we design the detailed management models, i.e., agent cooperation and container storage planning for the transportation system. Then, we optimally design systems that are constructed with the use of the designed management models. Comparisons of the systems are made to evaluate cost effectiveness based on the total construction cost and validity of the management models. Finally, a proposal is made for the most efficient management system.