This paper focuses on the operational and strategic
planning decisions related to the quayside of container terminals. We
introduce an integrated operational research (OR) and system
dynamics (SD) approach to solve the Berth Allocation Problem
(BAP) and the Quay Crane Assignment Problem (QCAP). A BAPQCAP optimization modeling approach which considers practical
aspects not studied before in the integration of BAP and QCAP is
discussed. A conceptual SD model is developed to determine the
long-term effect of optimization on the system behavior factors like
resource utilization, attractiveness to port, number of incoming
vessels to port and port profits. The framework can be used for
improving the operational efficiency of container terminals and
providing a strategic view after applying optimization.