Multimodal schedule design for synchromodal freight transport systems

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  • Behzad Behdani Wageningen University
  • Yun Fan Delft University of Technology
  • Bart Wiegmans Delft University of Technology
  • Rob Zuidwijk Erasmus University

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https://doi.org/10.18757/ejtir.2016.16.3.3151

Abstract

Intermodal freight transport has been discussed for decades as an alternative to unimodal road transport. However, it still does not represent a significant portion of the total freight market. A new and promising possibility to improve the performance of freight systems is the synchromodal design of hinterland transport systems. A cornerstone for synchromodality is an integrated view in the design and operation of intermodal transport. A main benefit of this integrated view is an improved flexibility in mode choice in hinterland transport. This paper gives a detailed description of this integrated view for synchromodal freight transport. Based on this description, a mathematical model for designing service schedules for synchromodal freight transport systems is also presented. The benefits of providing integrated transport services compared to separately planned transport services are also discussed for a case in the hinterland network of the Port of Rotterdam.

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2016-06-01

How to Cite

Behdani, B., Fan, Y., Wiegmans, B., & Zuidwijk, R. (2016). Multimodal schedule design for synchromodal freight transport systems. European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 16(3). https://doi.org/10.18757/ejtir.2016.16.3.3151

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