Multimodal Schedule Design for Synchromodal Freight Transport Systems

Behdani, Behzad; Fan, Yun; Wiegmans, Bart; Zuidwijk, Rob

doi:10.2139/ssrn.2438851

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“…Door-to-door intermodal transport requires the vertical integration of actors, while, as we proceed to more advanced synchromodal services, the horizontal integration of actors is necessary [19].…”

Section: Synchromodalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Each multimodal chain consists of various companies that have different incentives, resources, and capabilities. The coordination of these actors is considered as one of the most important governance enablers of synchromodal transport [19]. Horizontal information exchange amongst the infrastructure managers and vertical information exchange between the infrastructure managers and the service providers on The stakeholders engaged in the first level provide the necessary infrastructure for the modes to operate.…”

Section: Synchromodal Corridor Management Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The integration of actors and services in synchromodal transport provides more possibilities to handle disruptions [19]. In addition, cooperation between the service providers and the infrastructure managers permits the adoption of corrective actions and the adjustment of schedules and decisions related to mode or route choice when an unforeseen event occurs [20].…”

Section: Synchromodal Information Exchangementioning

confidence: 99%

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Fostering Sustainable Transportation Operations through Corridor Management: A Simulation Gaming Approach

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Synchromodality is described as a network of well-synchronised and interconnected transportation modes. One of the most important advantages of synchromodality is the development of a sustainable transportation system. Given the numerous stakeholders and network interdependencies within freight transport corridors, achieving efficient coordination and management is complex. In this paper, we regard information exchange as one of the main enablers of collaboration between the infrastructure managers. We developed a digital single-player simulation game called "Modal Manager" comprising logistic service providers and infrastructure managers. Each player takes over the role of an infrastructure manager who must use information provision as a tool to control flows in a network where various planned and unplanned disruptions occur. We include the game in a session where participants are able to interact with the game and with each other. The first gameplay session with Dutch experts revealed that infrastructure managers perceive synchromodality as a way to cope with disruptions more efficiently. On the other hand, the concept of synchromodal corridor management is ambiguous and various legal and governance barriers exist that hinder its implementation.

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Section: Synchromodalitymentioning

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Section: Synchromodal Corridor Management Conceptmentioning

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Section: Synchromodal Information Exchangementioning

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“…Currently, many studies refer to the concept of synchromodal transportation (e.g. Top Sector Logistics 2011; SteadieSeifi et al 2014;Behdani et al 2016), aiming for real-time optimal transportation planning in an integrated hinterland transportation system. Synchromodality can only really provide an advantage if the intermodal planning problem is considered in conjunction with the product portfolio offered to customers (Van Riessen et al 2015b).…”

Section: Literature Review 21 Intermodal Networkmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Cargo Fare Class Mix problem for an intermodal corridor: revenue management in synchromodal container transportation

2017

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The intermodal hinterland transportation of maritime containers is under pressure from port authorities and shippers to achieve a more integrated, efficient network operation. Current optimisation methods in literature yield limited results in practice, though, as the transportation product structure limits the flexibility to optimise network logistics. Synchromodality aims to overcome this by a new product structure based on differentiation in price and lead time. Each product is considered as a fare class with a related service level, allowing to target different customer segments and to use revenue management for maximising revenue. However, higher priced fare classes come with tighter planning restrictions and must be carefully balanced with lower priced fare classes to match available capacity and optimise network utilisation. Based on the developments of intermodal networks in North West European, such as the network of European Gateway Services, the Cargo Fare Class Mix problem is proposed. Its purpose is to set limits for each fare class at a tactical level, such that the expected revenue is maximised, considering the available capacity at the operational level. Setting limits at the tactical level is important, as it reflects the necessity of long-term agreements between the transportation provider and its customers. A solution method for an intermodal corridor is proposed, considering a single intermodal connection towards a region with multiple destinations. The main purpose of the article is to show that using a limit on each fare class increases revenue and reliability, thereby outperforming existing fare class mix policies, such as Littlewood.

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“…That is, the allocation of containers to available inland services (train, barge or truck). Recently, some studies refer to the concept of synchromodal transportation (Lucassen et al, 2012, SteadiSeafi et al, 2014, Behdani et al, 2014. These studies mention the flexible deployment of modes, the possibility of last minute changes to the transportation plan (switching) and a central network orchestrator that offers integrated transport.…”

Section: Synchromodal Transportationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Synchromodal Container Transportation: An Overview of Current Topics and Research Opportunities

Riessen

Negenborn

Dekker

2015

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract. Renewed attention has emerged for the topic of intermodal transportation. Since a couple of years, research has focused on the concept of synchromodality. Synchromodality refers to creating the most efficient and sustainable transportation plan for all orders in an entire network of different modes and routes, by using the available flexibility. In this paper we provide an overview of relevant research around three topics related to the case of European Gateway Services, the network orchestrator of container transportation network in the Rotterdam hinterland. For each topic we describe studies with practical relevance and recent results. Finally, we conclude by describing topics for further research with relevance for future practical developments.

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Multimodal Schedule Design for Synchromodal Freight Transport Systems

Cited by 57 publications

References 40 publications

Fostering Sustainable Transportation Operations through Corridor Management: A Simulation Gaming Approach

Fostering Sustainable Transportation Operations through Corridor Management: A Simulation Gaming Approach

The Cargo Fare Class Mix problem for an intermodal corridor: revenue management in synchromodal container transportation

Synchromodal Container Transportation: An Overview of Current Topics and Research Opportunities

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