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

Yun Fan; Behzad Behdani; Jacqueline Bloemhof-Ruwaard; Rob Zuidwijk

doi:10.1016/j.tre.2019.08.011

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

Yun Fan^*, Behzad Behdani, Jacqueline Bloemhof-Ruwaard, Rob Zuidwijk

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	128-160
Number of pages	33
Journal	Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
Volume	130
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2019.08.011
Publication status	Published - Oct 2019

Keywords

Cargo consolidation
Container transportation
Hinterland transportation
Intermodal transportation
Reefer container

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