Publication
Title
Collaborative distribution network design for sustainable parcel deliveries : a strategic modelling approach
Author
Abstract
The rise of e-commerce has increased the demand for B2C transport, posing challenges for urban distribution and its upstream supply networks. Multiple sustainable transport strategies have been proposed to mitigate the effects of freight movement. However, sustainable transport strategies should address the economic, environmental, and social aspects equally. This study aims to evaluate a sustainable distribution strategy based on collaborative network design, integrating last-mile strategic modelling using the continuous multi-scale approach (CMA) with network design models. In the case study on parcel deliveries in Belgium, the collaborative network design strategy minimizes operational and external costs of transport, addressing economic, social and environmental aspects. The results show that, in a scenario where two shaded hubs are implemented, operational and external transport costs can be reduced by up to 20% compared to the current situation where all carriers operate individually. Similarly, carbon emissions are reduced by 25% in the same scenario.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Transportation research: part D: transport and environment. - Oxford
Publication
Oxford : 2025
ISSN
1361-9209
DOI
10.1016/J.TRD.2025.104667
Volume/pages
141 (2025) , p. 1-19
Article Reference
104667
ISI
001431376200001
Medium
E-only publicatie
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Full text (open access)
The author-created version that incorporates referee comments and is the accepted for publication version Available from 21.02.2026
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
Integration of the MooV-model with first/last mile optimalisation.
Publication type
Subject
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Record
Identifier c:irua:212272
Creation 21.02.2025
Last edited 22.04.2025
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