Conclusion
7. Conclusion
This study has suggested selecting the more operative stacking layout for port of Anzali, using Multiple Attribute Decision Making (MADM) method, Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) together with the loading operation simulation with ''Showflow'' software. The FAHP analysis implies that the layout A with horizontal stacks to the berth is the more desirable yard stacking layout than layout B with vertical stacks.
It should be noted that the FAHP method applied in this study has analysed the performance scores and the matrices of pair-wise comparisons given by Anzali ports' experts and decision-makers for this study. The judgement of the decision-makers and experts are based on the quantitative and the qualitative data obtained for this study. Changes in the values of the performance scores and the weights of attributes associated with different container terminals may produce different ranking orders which may lead to the selection of a different stacking layout.
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