Synchromodal Transport Planning at a Logistics Service Provider

Martijn R.K. Mes, Maria Eugenia Iacob

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Abstract

In this chapter, we consider synchromodal planning of transport orders with the objective to minimize costs, delays, and CO2 emissions. Synchromodal planning is a form of multimodal planning in which the best possible combination of transport modes is selected for every transport order. The underlying problem is known as the multi-objective k-shortest path problem, in which we search for the k-shortest paths through a multimodal network, taking into account time-windows of orders, schedules for trains and barges, and closing times of hubs. We present a synchromodal planning algorithm that is implemented at a 4PL service provider located in the Netherlands. We illustrate our approach using simulation with order and network data from this logistics service provider. On the corridor from the Netherlands to Italy, an average cost reduction of 10.1 % and a CO2 reduction of 14.2 % can be achieved with synchromodal planning.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLogistics and Supply Chain Innovation: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice
EditorsHenk Zijm, Matthias Klumpp, Uwe Clausen, Michael ten Hompel
PublisherSpringer
Pages23-36
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-22287-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Logistics
ISSN (Print)2194-8917
ISSN (Electronic)2194-8925

Keywords

  • Decision support systems
  • Intermodal transport
  • Shortest path problem
  • Synchromodal transport
  • Transportation planning
  • 2023 OA procedure

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