<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In this paper, we address thefreight network design problem. A mixed integer linear program is formulated to help logistics service providers jointlyselect the best terminal locations among a set of candidate locations, shipping modes, and route for shipping different types of commodities. The developed model isapplied to two different networksto show its applicability. Results obtained from CPLEX for the case studiesare presented, and the benefit of the proposed model is discussed</p></abstract>

In this paper, we address thefreight network design problem. A mixed integer linear program is formulated to help logistics service providers jointlyselect the best terminal locations among a set of candidate locations, shipping modes, and route for shipping different types of commodities. The developed model isapplied to two different networksto show its applicability. Results obtained from CPLEX for the case studiesare presented, and the benefit of the proposed model is discussed

A new planning model to support logistics service providers in selecting mode, route, and terminal location

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC USA

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In this paper, we address thefreight network design problem. A mixed integer linear program is formulated to help logistics service providers jointlyselect the...

A new planning model to support logistics service providers in selecting mode, route, and terminal location

Published Online: Jul 31, 2013

Page range: 67 - 73

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2013-0028

Keywords
Intermodal transport, Freight logistics, Network design, Facility location, Routing, Mode choice

This content is open access.

A new planning model to support logistics service providers in selecting mode, route, and terminal location

Published Online: Jul 31, 2013

Page range: 67 - 73

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2013-0028

KeywordsIntermodal transport, Freight logistics, Network design, Facility location, Routing, Mode choice

This content is open access.

Keywords
Intermodal transport, Freight logistics, Network design, Facility location, Routing, Mode choice