Freight Systems 2012: Modeling and Logistics

This issue contains 16 papers on the subject of modeling and logistics for freight systems. Specific topics discussed include the following: analysis of freight distribution using the gravity model and a genetic algorithm; network assignment problem of capacitated freight with disruptions; multihub location problem for less-than-truckload industry; parametric and nonparametric trade gravity models; shipping service network design for intermodal liners; road closures and freight diversion; choice of commercial vehicular mode in urban areas; estimating freight trip generation based on land use; scheduling deliveries with backhauls; failed home deliveries; economic order quantity model for choice of freight shipment size; RUBMRIO model for U.S. trade patterns; status quo of city logistics in scientific literature; parametric and nonparametric hazard models for stop durations on urban tours with commercial vehicles; urban freight road pricing in e-commerce environment; and simulating sustainable urban gateway development.

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• Publication Date: 2012

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Maps; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 152p
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
  • Issue Number: 2269
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Back haul; Computer models; Freight transportation; Gravity models; Less than truckload traffic; Logistics; Ocean liners; Road pricing; Scheduling; Shipments; Size; Street closure; Trade; Trip generation; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Failed home deliveries; Network assignment; Trade patterns; Vehicle choice
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01384365
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780309223102
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 22 2012 3:26PM