Abstract Increasingly large, high-tonnage containerships are becoming a common sight on the Yangtze River, and the shipping network is being transformed accordingly. This paper reports the design of a hub-and-spoke network for a shipping company that is consistent with the characteristics of the Yangtze River. We first explore the economies of scale for container shipping by applying empirical data. Next, we propose a mixed-integer linear programming model, factoring in ship-operating and container-handling costs. We then conduct a numerical experiment and test the effectiveness of the model, and finally discuss the implications of hub-and-spoke shipping network design. The findings reported herein support the trends toward cargo concentration and port regionalization along the Yangtze River.

    Highlights Empirically investigate scale economies for container shipping along the Yangtze River; Present a linear programming model for hub-and-spoke network design along the Yangtze River considering some unique features in river shipping; Interpret the results of hub-and-spoke network design model with the findings of port-geography studies;


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    Title :

    Hub-and-spoke network design for container shipping along the Yangtze River


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    Publication date :

    2016-07-04


    Size :

    7 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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