PROPOSALS FOR A MODEL OF INTRA-STATE FREIGHT MOVEMENTS

The need for a model of intra-state freight movements is shown and suitable data sources are identified. The system to be modelled is defined as the primary and secondary production and final consumption of goods in a state. A linear programming model which minimises total transport costs is found to be suitable. A current pilot study is described. The study uses a simplified model, but the same data sources. Some difficulties in obtaining data are identified. /TRRL/

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the 7th Conference of the Australian Road Research Board.
• Corporate Authors:

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  Melbourne, Victoria  Australia 
• Authors:
  • Conroy, M M
• Conference:
  • Australian Road Research Board Conference Proc
• Publication Date: 1975

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 234-243
• Serial:
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Conferences; Costs; Freight transportation; Linear programming; Mathematical models; Minimization; Physical distribution
• Uncontrolled Terms: Minimum
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• ITRD Terms: 8006: Australia; 8525: Conference; 224: Cost; 1112: Freight transport; 6473: Mathematical model; 9046: Minimum
• Subject Areas: Finance; Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00134312
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• ISBN: 0 909996 709
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 22 1976 12:00AM