<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In this paper, we address thefreight network design problem. A mixed integer linear program is formulated to help logistics service providers jointlyselect the best terminal locations among a set of candidate locations, shipping modes, and route for shipping different types of commodities. The developed model isapplied to two different networksto show its applicability. Results obtained from CPLEX for the case studiesare presented, and the benefit of the proposed model is discussed</p></abstract>

In this paper, we address thefreight network design problem. A mixed integer linear program is formulated to help logistics service providers jointlyselect the best terminal locations among a set of candidate locations, shipping modes, and route for shipping different types of commodities. The developed model isapplied to two different networksto show its applicability. Results obtained from CPLEX for the case studiesare presented, and the benefit of the proposed model is discussed

A new planning model to support logistics service providers in selecting mode, route, and terminal location

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC USA

Polish Maritime Research

In this paper, we address thefreight network design problem. A mixed integer linear program is formulated to help logistics service providers jointlyselect the...

A new planning model to support logistics service providers in selecting mode, route, and terminal location

Publié en ligne: 31 juil. 2013

Pages: 67 - 73

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2013-0028

Mots clés
Intermodal transport, Freight logistics, Network design, Facility location, Routing, Mode choice

This content is open access.

A new planning model to support logistics service providers in selecting mode, route, and terminal location

Publié en ligne: 31 juil. 2013

Pages: 67 - 73

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2013-0028

Mots clésIntermodal transport, Freight logistics, Network design, Facility location, Routing, Mode choice

This content is open access.

Mots clés
Intermodal transport, Freight logistics, Network design, Facility location, Routing, Mode choice