Neural Network Assisted Genetic Programming in Dynamic Container Port Truck Dispatching

Xinan Chen, Feiyang Bao, Rong Qu, Jing Dong, Ruibin Bai

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Abstract

Efficient truck dispatching is crucial for container port operations. Dynamic container port truck dispatching, a complex online optimization problem, poses significant challenges due to its uncertain and non-linear nature. This paper presents a novel neural network assisted genetic programming (NN-GP) approach, which combines the global search of genetic programming (GP) and the local search of recurrent neural network (RNN). In this framework, the RNN further refines GP individuals after genetic operations (crossovers and mutations), enhancing solution adaptability and precision in response to dynamic and uncertain scenarios. The proposed method leverages RNN's understanding of temporal dynamics and GP's robust exploration of the solution space, effectively addressing the dynamic container truck dispatching problem. Experiments using real-world container port data demonstrate that the RNN-GP model outperforms traditional heuristic methods and standalone GP algorithms, reducing dispatching time and increasing port efficiency. This research highlights the potential of hybridizing machine learning techniques with GP in solving complex real-world optimization problems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 26th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2246-2251
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350399462
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023 - Bilbao, Spain
Duration: 24 Sept 202328 Sept 2023

Publication series

NameIEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Proceedings, ITSC
ISSN (Print)2153-0009
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0017

Conference

Conference26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBilbao
Period24/09/2328/09/23

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications

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