Highlights A systemic analysis of flow consolidation with analytical models are presented. Flow consolidation reduces cost and emission for both perishable and dry cargo. Better utilization of transport means and containers are required. Shipment distance and type of cargo are important factors for flow consolidation.

    Abstract The continuously increasing container throughput has created complex operational problems for port operations and port-hinterland transportation. Increase in negative externalities such as air pollution and road congestion are examples of challenging issues. Consolidation of cargo/container flows may help to alleviate the situation by better utilizing the means of transport and containers. Using analytical models for three scenarios – only-trucking (no-consolidation), container consolidation and combined container/cargo consolidation – we discuss the conditions under which the consolidation of flows can be beneficial. The results imply that shipment distance and type of cargo are important factors that affect the performance of flow consolidation in port-hinterland logistics.


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    Title :

    Flow consolidation in hinterland container transport: An analysis for perishable and dry cargo


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2019-08-16


    Size :

    33 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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