| Article ID: | iaor20119893 |
| Volume: | 10 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Start Page Number: | 192 |
| End Page Number: | 207 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Journal: | International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management |
| Authors: | Fernandez Isabel, Pino Raul, De La Fuente David, Garcia Nazario |
| Keywords: | heuristics: genetic algorithms, networks: flow, combinatorial optimization |
Standardisation of transport means, such as containers, has a direct impact on the transportation efficiency sought by European transport policies. In this paper, we present a Genetic Algorithm (GA) application to the container‐loading problem trying to maximise the cargo volume accommodated in the container whilst ensuring that loading restrictions are met, and thus achieving a reduction in the number of freight to hire and thereby a reduction in costs. We have also developed spatial representation software as aids to assist the container‐loading process.