The impact of metro-based underground logistics system on city logistics performance under COVID-19 epidemic: A case study of Wuhan, China

Yuan-xian, XU; Dong, Jianjun; Ren, Rui; Yang, Kai; Chen, Zhilong

doi:10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.10.020

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“…"Reasonable ULS operation path and station layout" (P7) and "coordination with underground space facilities" (P8) are also included in the top ten CSFs. Research on the planning of the ULS also explored the following elements: type of transport and locomotion [24,26,42,43]; network planning and design [24,25,27]; and hub layout configuration and rationality [27,43]. Among the different means of transportation, metro-based M-ULSs received great attention due to their compatibility with existing underground facilities and networks, which will generate less upfront cost, lower construction costs, and provide higher feasibility [43].…”

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“…Research on the planning of the ULS also explored the following elements: type of transport and locomotion [24,26,42,43]; network planning and design [24,25,27]; and hub layout configuration and rationality [27,43]. Among the different means of transportation, metro-based M-ULSs received great attention due to their compatibility with existing underground facilities and networks, which will generate less upfront cost, lower construction costs, and provide higher feasibility [43]. The economic viability of the integration between underground freight transportation and existing intermodal systems has also been examined by measures such as net present value (NPV), the benefit-cost ratio of each system, and the system's internal rate of return [17].…”

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Critical Success Factors of Underground Logistics Systems from the Project Life Cycle Perspective

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The surging demand for logistics systems brought about by the vigorous development of e-commerce makes urban traffic more and more congested. The need for a sustainable transition in terms of urban transportation infrastructure also encourages the further innovation of logistics systems. The urban underground logistics system (ULS) emerges as a promising alternative for realizing efficient large-scale freight distribution in megacities. However, there are relatively few studies that have explored the factors that determine the uptake of ULSs in practice. This paper thus aims to identify the critical success factors of ULSs throughout project life cycle stages. Firstly, a desktop study and a study using the Delphi method were conducted to extract the critical success factors (CSFs) of ULS projects. Secondly, a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data on the perceived significance of the selected success factors from ULS professionals. Thirdly, the intergroup comparison of the significance of CSFs and exploratory factory analysis were used to ascertain the critical factors and latent determinants influencing the development of ULS projects. In total, 36 CSFs in the four life cycle stages of ULS projects were finalized. The identified factors represent the seven latent determinants in developing a ULS project, namely, overall feasibility and acceptance of the ULS, prototype system, and business model, competence and resources for ULS construction and operation, station layout and intermodal transportation, government policies and incentives, long-term planning of the underground space and logistics network, and market investigation and forecasting. The research findings of the paper help guide practitioners and policy makers on decisions made during ULS planning and construction and provide a reference performance evaluation framework for ULS projects.

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“…However, the growing negativity of urban freight, the urgent need for contactless transportation by COVID-19 [15], and lowcarbon sustainable initiatives [16] provide new drivers for the development of ULS. Te comprehensive benefts of ULS applications are refected in all aspects of future smart city needs, including trafc [17,18], logistics [2,19], environment [3,10], and society [5,20]. Although the construction investment is large, the cost beneft under the scale efect realized after the network operation would be gladly accepted by local governments.…”

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Urban Logistics Services Supply Chain Process Modelling Based on the Underground Logistics System via the Hierarchical Colored Petri Net

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The implementation of the urban underground logistics system (ULS) can effectively mitigate the contradiction between the surging logistics demand and the increased negativity of urban logistics. The widespread implementation of ULS still suffers from a lack of research into its operation in the marketplace, although the research on ULS system technology and network design appears to be sufficient. A new supply chain for logistics service based on ULS (ULS-SSC) was proposed, as ULS embedded in the urban logistics system could lead to the evolution of the role of supply chain participants. This article analyzed the organizational structure and operation characteristics of ULS-SSC and designed a top-down ULS-SSC operation process model based on the designed functional structure and subsystems relationship using the hierarchical colored Petri net (HCPN). The simulation results show that the integrated information management platform based on ULS can integrate urban logistics service supply chain resources and operate effectively under the two main service modes designed. The high-time delay intermediate links can be upgraded by system optimization, and the links with initial pickup and terminal distribution can be improved through outsourcing and supply chain collaboration. The findings provide new insights into the feasibility of the operation of ULS in the market and help stimulate the implementation of ULS.

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“…Zheng et al [15] combined the subway system with trucks to develop an urban logistics distribution route optimization model by employing the Clarke-Wright (C-W) algorithm and improved tabu search algorithm. Xu et al [16] utilized the system dynamics method to analyze the quantitative relationship between subway-based ULS and urban logistics, introducing a set of incentive policies. Di et al [17] conducted research on the joint optimization of subway carriage assignment and passenger flow control.…”

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The Optimization of Split Demand Route Planning Under Metro-Truck Collaborative Distribution

Li,

Wang,

Liu

2024

Urban Rail Transit

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With the evolution of people's consumption habits and the rapid growth of urban logistics, the number of trucks and delivery frequency has increased significantly, exacerbating urban traffic congestion and environmental pollution. Consequently, there is an urgent need to improve the current inefficient and highly polluted distribution mode. Currently, in most cities in China, the metro passenger flow is insufficient, and the capacity is excessive during off-peak hours, resulting in underutilized carriage capacity. The integration of surface and underground transport resources can effectively address these issues and facilitate complementary advantages and win–win cooperation between express companies and metro enterprises. This study proposes an innovative problem of split demand route planning in the cooperative distribution system involving express companies and subways. A cooperative distribution model is developed to minimize the total cost, and solved by the Cuckoo Search algorithm to obtain the optimized solution. The model is applied to the urban rail transit network in Changchun, and the results demonstrate that it is effective in reducing truck mileage and distribution costs. Compared to the single delivery pattern by trucks, the cooperative distribution approach proves to be more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

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The impact of metro-based underground logistics system on city logistics performance under COVID-19 epidemic: A case study of Wuhan, China

Cited by 26 publications

References 38 publications

Critical Success Factors of Underground Logistics Systems from the Project Life Cycle Perspective

Critical Success Factors of Underground Logistics Systems from the Project Life Cycle Perspective

Urban Logistics Services Supply Chain Process Modelling Based on the Underground Logistics System via the Hierarchical Colored Petri Net

The Optimization of Split Demand Route Planning Under Metro-Truck Collaborative Distribution

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