Publication
Title
Conceptual development of the logistics chain flow of container transport within the Rhine-Alpine corridor
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Abstract
The use of containers in the freight transport system has increased dramatically over the years. This is as a result of the interplay between macro-- and microeconomic factors and the liberalization of markets, thereby enhancing the development of international logistics services within transportation systems. The physical distribution of cargo in this system involves an integrated logistics chain process to transport the containerized goods from the production location to the consumption location. Different logistics chain models have been used to examine the flow of the containerized goods from origin to destination, however, these models mostly capture a specific module of the chain. To address this, the paper examines the whole logistics chain by linking the interaction between the logistics cost, time, mode choice and assignment to the network, while connecting with the different innovations that could make container IWT more competitive. In doing this, a conceptual logistics model is developed which includes the logistics cost, time, and mode choice sub-models. The two first sub-models are developed at a disaggregated level to examine the logistics decisions for the individual cargoes. The logistics decisions are derived from the minimization of transport-related costs and time and form the input of the mode choice and assignment sub-models.
Language
English
Source (book)
European Transport Conference (ETC), 13-15 September, 2021
Publication
Association For European Transport , 2021
DOI
10.5281/ZENODO.5638762
Volume/pages
p. 1-17
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Full text (open access)
UAntwerpen
Faculty/Department
Research group
Project info
Novel inland waterway transport concepts for moving freight effectively (NOVIMOVE).
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Subject
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
VABB-SHW
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Creation 16.09.2021
Last edited 03.07.2025
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