Welcome to the 8th European Simulation Symposium & Exhbition 1996

Welcome to the International Workshop on Harbour, Maritime & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation

HMS 1999 Genoa, Italy

REGISTRATION

8:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday

Registration for the HMS 1999 will start on Thursday the 16th of September at 8.00 a.m. in the Conference Desk and continue till 6.00 p.m. During the conference, registration will be in the Conference Desk from 8.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m.

SPEAKERS BREAKFAST

7:30 - 8:30 am, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Speakers and Session Chairs can have the breakfast on the day of their presentation/session in the "Session Table": on the Restaurant. This allows speakers and session leadership to meet and to ensure that everything will be in order for their sessions.
(This breakfast will be complimentary just for people that reside in the Savoia Majestic Hotel)

LUNCHES

12:30 - 1:30 pm Thursday
12:30 - 1:30 pm Friday

Lunch will be served in the Restaurant of the Savoia MajesticHotel.

COFFEE BREAKS

10:15 am - 10:45 am / 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm – Thursday
10:15 am - 10:45 am / 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm - Friday

Coffee and refreshment breaks are scheduled in the exhibit area.

Welcome to the International Workshop on Harbour, Maritime & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation
HMS 1999

As the General Chairman of the 1999 Harbour, Maritime & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation, I would like to welcome you to this event, the HMS99. This year's event has a special emphasis on Logistics; it is possible to attend demonstrations and sessions related to the advances in competitiveness and innovations obtained by the use of Simulation Techniques. I’m looking forward to meet you during the Conference in Genoa, the core of the Riviera.

Agostino G. Bruzzone

Gala Dinner Palazzo San Giorgio Thursday 16^th September, 8:30 pm (Group Leaving from Savoia Majestic: 7:30 pm)

Genoa & the Riviera

Genoa is located just in the middle of "Riviera", near to Portofino, Sanremo and many other world famous Italian locations; the Town is the top-management centre of this area and one of the largest harbour of the mediterranean sea. The HMS'99 Conference itself is held at the Savoia Majestic which is located just across the Porta Principe Rail Station, about 7 km from the airportGenoa. Shuttle (Volabus) services directly connect the airport to the Hotel; taxis are also available at the airport terminal.

HMS’99 OPENING SESSION AGOSTINO G. BRUZZONE M.I.S.S. - DIP - UNIVERSITY OF GENOA, ITALY Thursday, September 16th, 9:00 - 9:15 am SALONE_A

Increasingly, the industrial application of simulation is being used by companies to analyse their relative strengths and weaknesses and focus on specific processes to improve. With the integration of artificial intelligence and other new techniques with modeling, simulation has become an effective and appropriate decision support tool as well. The exchange of techniques and ideas among universities and industry which support the integration of simulation in the everyday workplace is the basic premise at the heart of the Harbour, Maritime & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation This three days intensive conference is a unique opportunity to share experiences on practical industry applications and current advanced research. The goal is to present points of view from both industrial practitioners and leading academics.

The Harbour, Maritime & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation International Workshop also includes an exhibition of the latest simulation and modeling products. These tools will be demonstrated by vendors and practitioners throughout the conference.

PLENARY SESSION IA THE GENOA HARBOUR WELCOME FABIO CAPOCACCIA GENOA PORT AUTHORITY Thursday, September 16th, 9:15 - 9:30 am SALONE_A PLENARY SESSION IB THE GENOA UNIVERSITY WELCOME ALFREDO SQUARZONI ENGINEERING FACULTY – GENOA UNIVERSITY Thursday, September 16th, 9:15 - 9:30 am SALONE_A PLENARY SESSION II THE SIMULATION AS SUPPORT FOR LOGISTICS EDWARD WILLIAMS FORD MOTOR COMPANY Thursday, September 16th, 9:30 - 10:15 am SALONE_A PLENARY SESSION III INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES TO BE INTEGRATED WITH SIMULATION FOR LOGISTICS ROBERT SIGNORILE BOSTON COLLEGE Thursday, September 16th, 10:45 - 11:30 am SALONE_A PLENARY SESSION IV EDUCATION IN INTERNAL/EXTERNAL LOGISTICS ROBERTO MOSCA, PIETRO GIRIBONE DIP – UNIVERSITY OF GENOA Thursday, September 16th, 11:30 - 12:30 am SALONE_A

CONTAINERS

Session 1.1.3 - Thursday 16 September 1999, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Chair: Michael Nevins, Argonne National Laboratories, USA
Salone_A

Simulation Model of a Container Yard Containing a Simulating Computer pag.3
E.Kindler, Charles University, Prague, CZ

Simulation of Container Processing at the Baltic Container Terminal pag.9
Y.Merkuriev,J.Toluiev,G.Merkurieva, A.Smits, I:Demyamov, Riga TU
F.Kamperman, Baltic Container Terminal. Ltd, Latvia

Simulation for the Evaluation of Optimised Operations Policies in a Container Terminal pag.15
A.E.Rizzoli, L.M.Gambardella, M.Zaffalon, M.Mastrolilli, IDSIA Lugano, Switzerland

CONTAINERS

Session 1.1.4 - Thursday 16 September 1999, 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Chair: Luca Gambardella, IDSIA, CH
Salone_A

Modelling Efficient Container Shipping in the Mediterranean Sea pag.21
F.Dallari, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
A.Musso, Tarros International S.p.A.,La Spezia, Italy

Computer Simulation Model International Container Terminal Tanjung Perak, Surabaya pag.27
R.Groenveld, S.Wanders, TU Delft, The Netherlands

Analysing a Container Terminal's Behavior under Stessing Conditions by using Simulation pag. 33
M.Paolucci, S.Testa, DIST University of Genoa, Italy

MARITIME FRAMEWORK

Session 2.2.2 - Friday 17 September 1999, 10:45 am -12:30
Chair: Yuri Merkuriev, Riga Technical University, Latvia
Salone_B

Modeling and Integrating Information Flows in the Logistic Environment: pag.41
the INTRARTIP Case Study
F.Davoli, P.Maryni, L.Luscardo, DIST University of Genoa, Italy
E.Cereghino, M.De Mattei, SET Genoa, Italy

Data Processing System Design for Marine Insurance pag.47
E.Ginters, Latvian Intelligent Systems, Latvia
L.Novitsky, E.Viktorova, IDC Information Technologies Riga, Latvia

DSS and Simulation of Telematic Support for
Transport Logistics pag.51
G.Soncin, M.Cuneo, Italian National Research Council, Italy
M.Piattelli, DINAV University of Genoa, Italy

Remote Manipulator for Deep-See Operations: Animation and Virtual Reality Assessment pag.57
G.M.Acaccia, E.Cavallo, E.Garofalo, R.C.Michelini, R.M.Molfino, University of Genoa, Italy
M.Callegari, University of Ancona, Italy

MARITIME SHIPPING

Session 2.3.4 - Friday 17 September 1999, 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Chair: Leonid Novitzki, Latvian Intelligent Systems, Latvia
Salone_C

Maritime Shipping and the four dimensional TSP pag.65
W.Conley, University of Wisconsin Grenn Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Applications of Intelligent Route Tracker and Optimisers based on Onboard Instruments Interfacing, GPS Positioning, meteo GRIBs and Shore Station Communication pag,.69
M.Tucci, R.Rinaldi, University of Florence Firenze, Italy

Maritime Shipping Applications
with Statistical Optimization pag.74
W.Conley, University of Wisconsin Grenn Bay, Wisconsin, USA

MULTIMODAL TERMINALS

Session 2.1.1 - Friday 17 September 1999, 8:30 am - 10:15 am
Chair: Mariëlle den Hengst-Bruggeling, Delft TU, The Netherlands
Salone_A

Economical Viability Study in Implantation the Containers and Vehicles Terminal in the Port of Paraganagua' Through Probabilistics Simulation Technique pag.81
M:G.Fernandes, R.T.Ono, R.C.Botter, University of São Paulo, Brasil

Negotiating Multimodal Container Transport pag.87
M.den Hengst, H.G.Sol, Delft University of Technology, NL

Modelling and Optimisation of the Intermodel
Terminal MEGA HUB pag.96
K.Alicke, D.Arnold, J.Nienhaus, Universitaet Karlsruhe, Germany
K.P.Franke, Noell Stahl und Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany

Simulation Model for the Design of a Intermodal Transportation System in the Tietê-Paraná Waterway pag.103
A.Bergisten Mendes, R.C.Botter, University of São Paulo, Brasil

PORT OPERATIONS

Session 2.1.2 - Friday 17 September 1999, 10:45 am -12:30
Chair: Salvatore Capasso, CFLI & VTE, Italy
Salone_A

Developing a Cross-Platform Port Simulation System pag.111
M.R.Nevins, Argonne National Laboratory Argonne, USA

The Discrete Events simulator MHATIS: Material Handling Terminal Interactive pag.118
Simulator of Pecacalco
C.Ferretti, L.Bruzzone, Techint Italimpianti Genova, Italy

Interaction of Various Kinds of Transportation at Klaipeda Harbor pag.124
H.Pranevicius, V.Pilkauscas, D.Makackas, University of Technology Kaunas, Lithuania

PORT OPERATIONS

Session 2.1.3 - Friday 17 September 1999, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Chair: Eberhard Bluemel, IFF, Germany
Salone_A

Terminal Simulation as Support for Port Logistics pag.130
A.G.Bruzzone, P.Giribone, DIP University of Genoa, Italy
A.Carbone, Liophant Simulation Club, Italy

Collaborative Infrastructure Assessment Tool: a Discussion of the Cost Agent pag.135
J.A.Sena, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California, USA

To See or Not to See. The Impact of Virtuality on decision making case study on Residual Heat in Mainport Rotterdam pag.140
M.H.Kiers, A.C.M.Dumay, Virtuality Group TNO The Hague, The Netherlands

SHIP YARD

Session 2.2.1 - Friday 17 September 1999, 8:30 am - 10:15 am
Chair: Edward Williams, Ford Motor Co., USA
Salone_B

Virtual Prototyping in Ship Design pag.147
A.Zini, A.Rocca, CETENA, Italy
M.Raffa, Fincantieri, Italy

Virtual Manufacturing for Shipyards
beyond Acquisition Reform pag.153
R.H.Cohen, G.D.Thompson Jr, Illgen Simulation Technologies, Inc. Goleta, Ca, USA

PROSIM2000: A model devoted to Project Management in ship
yard constructions based on Simulation and Gas pag.159
A.G.Bruzzone, R.Mosca, DIP University of Genoa, Italy
C.Briano, M.Brandolini, Liophant Simulation Club, Italy

GENERAL TRANSPORTATION

Session 2.1.4 - Friday 17 September 1999, 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Chair: Yuri Merkuriev, Riga Technical University, Latvia
Salone_A

Curtailed Test for Statistical Validating Simulation Models of Transportation Systems pag.169
K.M.Nechval, N.A.Nechval, Aviation University of Riga, Latvia

Offshore Supply Transportation System Simulation pag.175
R.C.Botter, R.Aversa, A.B.Mendes. University of São Paulo, Brasil

Polyvalent pilotage in the flanders coastal & inland ports pag.181
G.K.Janssen, G.F.Thiers, University of Antwerp RUCA, Belgium
W.Tielemans, KPMG Orinoco Brussels, Belgium

SUPPLY CHAINS

Session 1.2.3 - Thursday 16 September 1999, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Chair: Edward Williams, Ford Motor Co., USA
Salone_B

Modeling Issues in a Shipping System pag.191
E.J.Williams, Advanced Manufacturing Tech., Ford Motor Co. U.S.A.
S.Khaoubyari, Production Modelling Corporation, MI, USA

Artificial Intelligence as Support for Logistics in SuperMarket Chains pag.197
A.G.Bruzzone, R.Revetria, DIP University of Genoa, Italy

An Open Tender Framework Using Web-based Negotiation for Supply Chain Management pag.202
Teruaki Ito, University of Tokushima Tokushima, Japan

Using Simulation in Supply Chain Management pag.208
T.Matwijec, K.Buxton, Systems Modelling Corporation, USA

LOGISTICS & CHEMICAL PROCESSES

Session 2.2.3 - Friday 17 September 1999, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Chair: Ruy Luiz Milidiu, PUC Rio, Brazil
Salone_B

Parallel Online Optimization of Petrochemical Processes pag.215
R.L.Milidiu, E.Sany Laber, P.A.Rey, PUC Rio, Brazil
F.Dos Santos Liporace, Fundacao Padre Leonel Franca, Brazil

Modeling and Optimization of Oil Dehydration Desalting System pag.219
M.Al Otaibi, A.Elkamel, A.Elgiabaly, T.Alsahha, Kuwait University

Petroleum Products Scheduling in Pipelines pag.224
R.L.Milidiu, E.Sany Laber, A.A.Pessoa, P.A.Rey, PUC Rio, Brazil

Environment, Risk & Safety

Session 2.2.4 - Friday 17 September 1999, 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Chair: Ali Elkamel, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Salone_C

Toward Generalization of Oil Spill Modeling pag.230
M.R.Riazi, G.A.Emezi, Kuwait University, Kuwait

Simulation for environment impact analysis in port areas pag.234
A.G.Bruzzone, P.Giribone, R.Mosca, DIP University of Genoa, Italy
S.Rapallo, Liophant Simulation Club, Italy

Flow properties of Heavy Crude Oils and their Emulsions Using a Novel Surfactant pag.239
Y.Al-Roomi, R.George, A.Elgibaly, A Elkamel, Kuwait University

Air Ships: Computer Model for Air Pollutant Emissions Estimates in Port and in Navigation pag.243
C.Trozzi, R.Vaccaro, R.Trobbiani, P.Di Givandomenico, E. Piscitello, TECHNE S.r.l., Rome, Italy

NETWORKING & TRAINING

Session 2.3.1 - Friday 17 September 1999, 8:30 am - 10:15 am
Chair: Franco Davoli, DIST University of Genoa, Italy
Salone_C

Network organisations and the role of virtuality gaming pag.251
A.C.M.Dumay, P.Kuiper, Virtuality Group TNO The Hague, NL

Using Modern Information Technology for Practical Training pag.256
E.Bluemel, A.Hintze, M.Schumann, S.Stuering, Fraunhofer, IFF, Magdeburg, Germany

A Framework for Distributed Intelligent Agents in the Simulation of External Logistics of an Enterprise pag.262
R.Signorile, A.Segrich, Boston College, MA, USA

Handling Systems & Internal Logistics

Session 1.3.3 - Thursday 16 September 1999, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Chair: Rezia Molfino, DIMEC University of Genoa, Italy
Salone_C

Knowledge Based System for Simulation and Optimization in Manufacturing, pag.271
Organisation and Logistics
W.Krug, M.B.Baumbach, Dual Zentrum GmbH Dresden, Germany

Presentation of a Continuous Ship Unloader Simulator (QGIS) pag.278
C.Ferretti, L.Bruzzone, Techint Italimpianti, Genova, Italy

Internal material handling rationalisation, through simulative approach of a automotive component company pag.284
R.Mosca, A.Frigato Bonello, F.Tonelli, DIP University of Genoa, Italy
M.Schenone, DSPEA, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Handling Systems & Internal Logistics

Session 1.3.4 - Thursday 16 September 1999, 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Chair: Wolfgang Krug, Dual Zentrum Gmbh, Italy
Salone_C

MACS: A Framework Integrating Genetic Algorithms and Simulation for Supporting Layout Re-engineering pag.291
A.G.Bruzzone, DIP University of Genoa, Italy
F.Vio, Liophant Simulation Club, Italy

Lower Simultaneous Tolerance Limits for Reliability Analysis from the Past Data pag.297
N.A.Nechval, K.N.Nechval, Aviation University of Riga. Latvia

Multiple Constraints Approach to Flow-Shop Scheduling pag.302
M.De Falco, University of Lecce, Italy
M.E.Nenni, University of Naples, Italy

Application of Simulation Method in Logistics pag.308
S.Simeonov, J.Simeonovova,Technical University of Brno, Czech Republic

RAILWAYS

Session 2.3.2 - Friday 17 September 1999, 10:45 am -12:30
Chair: Robert Signorile, Boston College, USA
Salone_C

Simulation Model of marshalling yard Linz Vbf (Austria) pag.317
A.Kavicka, V.Klima, M.Zat’co, University of Zilina, Slovakia Republic
A.Niederkofler, Osterreichische Bundesbahnen, Wien, Austria

WASP & WORM: Decision Support Systems Based on Simulation for Freight Railways pag.321
A.G.Bruzzone, P.Giribone, DIP University of Genoa, Italy
P.Acampora, D.Erba, C.Scuteri, Liophant Simulation Club, Italy

A Freight Fleet Oriented to the Market pag.327
M.Morfino, D.Cipolletti, Consiel, Milan,Italy

URBAN TRANSPORT

Session 2.3.3 - Friday 17 September 1999, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Chair: Andrzej Barjela,The Nottingham Trent University., UK
Salone_C

OO Environment for Urban Traffic Microsimulation pag.335
E.M.Cepolina, Dipartimento Mobilita` Trasporti e Parcheggi, Comune di Genova, Italy

MI.TRA. a microsimulation tool for the analysis of traffic nets pag.341
R.Mosca, A.Frigato Bonello, F.Tonelli, DIP University of Genoa, Italy
M.Schenone, DSPEA, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

A Generic Model for Traffic Simulation pag.347
M.Chabrol, M.Gourgand, D.Sarramia, Universite Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand II, France

OnLine Mobile Passenger Information System (OMPIS) pag.353
E.Peytchev, A.Barjela, Dept. of Computing, the Nottingham Trent University, UK

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MEETING AGOSTINO G. BRUZZONE MISS - DIP, University of Genoa Thursday, September 16th, 6:00 - 6:30 pm SALONE_A

For the Workshop Attendance there will be an PROJECT DEVELOPMENT meeting on Friday the 16th of September at 6.00 p.m.-6.30 p.m..at the Conference Site. This session is devoted to act as a meeting point for developing new projects and defining project teams and international cooperations.

BEST PAPER AWARD AGOSTINO G. BRUZZONE MISS - DIP, University of Genoa Friday, September 17th, 6:00 - 6:30 pm SALONE_A

The 1999 International Workshop on Harbour, Maritime & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation will award the best paper of the HMS'99. The International Program Committee will nominate the best paper. The chosen papers will be judged according to their quality, their presentation and the response to questions. The authors of the best papers will be awarded at the conference closing session

VISIT TO VOLTRI TERMINAL EUROPE- PSA SALVATORE CAPASSO CFLI & VTE Saturday, September 18th, 8:30 am - 12:00 VTE, Genova The Workshop Attendees are invited to the guided visit to one of the most advanced Italian Container terminal: VTE; the visit will start from Ponte dei Mille at 8:30 by boat.
The workshop staff will organize groups for Ponte dei Mille (boat rendez-vous point) leaving the Savoia Majestic Hotel at 8:00 am.
The boat will transport the attendees to the Terminal (about 40 minute cruise including tour of Genoa Port).
In the terminal it will be possible to visit the Training Simulator Centre, Control Room Simulators, DSS and the VTE Facilities.
The boat will leave the VTE at 12:00 am and will transport back the participants to Ponte dei Mille.

EXHIBITION CHIARA SCUTERI Liophant Simulation Club September 16^th-17^tth, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm COFFEE BREAK AREA ATOS S.p.A. - ARENA

The Arena graphics simulation system is a complete and flexible modeling environment combined with an easy-to-use graphical user interface. It is designed for building computer models that accurately represent existing or proposed application.
    REFERENCE:     Roberto Randazzo, Atos SpA
                               Via Vaninetti 27, 10148 Torino, Italy
                               Tel +39 011 22 52 241 Fax +39 011 22 03 182
                                Email r.randazzo@to.atos.it – URL http://www.sm.com/reps/italy.htm

ITALCONTROL SISTEMI S.r.l. - PROMODEL

PROMODEL specializes in simulation tools and services for the manufacturing, healthcare and service industries. For over a decade we have provided quality products to more than 4,000 users worldwide.
    REFERENCE: Roberto Gaist, ItalControl Sistemi Srl
                            via Tuscolana 114, 00044 Frascati (Rome) - Italy
                            Tel +39 06 9409703 Fax +39 06 9408870
                            Email italsis@tin.it – URL http://www.italcontrol.com

LIOPHANT SIMULATION CLUB (LSC)

The LSC is an International Association devoted to the promotion of simulation and acts as trait-d’union between simulation providers and industrial users.
    REFERENCE: Chiara Briano – Liophant Simulation Club
                            via Molinero 1, 17100 Savona Italy
                            Tel +39 019 97 398 / Fax +39 019 97600
                            Email: liophant@itim.unige.it – URL: http://st.itim.unige.it/liophant

MISS – DIP – University of Genoa

The DIP hosts the Genoa Centre of the McLeod Institute of Simulation Science the International Institution devoted to education in simulation theory and application
    REFERENCE: Agostino G. Bruzzone – MISS - DIP
                            Via Opera Pia 15, 16145 Genova Italy
                            Tel +39 010 353 2275 / Fax +39 010 317 750
                            Email: agostino@itim.unige.it – URL: http://st.itim.unige.it/mcleod/

PROLOG S.r.l. - AUTOMOD

AutoMod offers advanced features for simulating machine tools, transfer lines, etc. ; all graphics are represented in 3-D space and the CAD features are used to define the physical layout of manufacturing, material handling, and distribution systems.
    REFERENCE: Andrea Trere’, Prolog Srl
                            Via Granarolo 62, 48018 Faenza (RA), Italy
                            Tel +39 0546 670 370 Fax +39 0546 670 371
                            Email prolog@prolog-italia.com – URL URL www.prolog-italia.com

WINWARE

Software Solutions for Data Migration and Office Automation; Virtual Operators for SAP R/3^tm, BAAN^tm, ProEngineer^tm, Excel^tm, Access^tm, Word^tm, Autocad^tm, Etc.

    REFERENCE: Paola Garuti – Winware
                            Via Broccaindosso 4 40126 Bologna, Italy
                            Tel +39 051 61 44 569 / +39 347 9157831 Fax +39 051 61 44 569
                            Email deltaf@iol.it

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