Threshold incorporating freight choice modeling for hinterland leg transportation chain of export containers

Zhang, Rong; Zhu, Lichao

doi:10.1016/j.tra.2018.01.027

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“…For the study of specific ODs in the literature ( 10 , 32 , 33 ), distance is invariant among shippers. The distance of different ODs is changing in this study because of a variety of transportation contexts.…”

Section: Adaptive Experiments and Data Collectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Distance and Reliability on Value of Time in Intercity Freight Transportation: An Adaptive Experiment in China

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Zhang

Jian

et al. 2022

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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Road–rail container intermodal transportation is considered a solution to reduce the share of truck transportation in China. A modal shift from truck to intermodal alternatives requires a better understanding of freight mode choice behavior and improved estimations of the value of service attributes. This paper focuses on the effects of distance and reliability on the value of time (VOT). An adaptive experiment is conducted on potential customers of intermodal transportation in the Yangtze River Delta area, China. Multinomial logit (binary logit) and mixed logit models are estimated for eight specifications. The results show that shipper characteristics, commodity characteristics, and shipment characteristics significantly influence the mode choice behavior. Specifications with an interaction term between the logarithm of distance and transportation time perform better. The VOT of short-distance transportation is higher than that of long-distance transportation. The rate of VOT reduction decreases with increasing distance. In addition, incorporating the reliability variable in model specifications leads to a more homogeneous random parameter distribution of time and a lower VOT. This study helps intermodal operators to optimize product and design pricing strategies. Moreover, the proposed measures help to promote the modal shift from truck to road–rail container intermodal transportation.

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Section: Adaptive Experiments and Data Collectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Distance and Reliability on Value of Time in Intercity Freight Transportation: An Adaptive Experiment in China

Liu

Zhang

Jian

et al. 2022

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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“…Previous authors also grouped determinants of mode choice, for example, Derakhshan and Shah [24] differentiate between mode attributes, commodity attributes and other attributes. Zhang and Zhu [25] use the categories cargo, shipper and transportation chain to classify determinants, while Keya et al [26] use the categories freight characteristics, level of service measures, network and O-D attributes and other characteristics. Elbert and Seikowsky [27] introduced the categories economics, quality, infrastructure, management, policy and sustainability.…”

Section: Mode Choice In Freight Transportmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Flow and spatial distribution of shipment is a category which takes the origin and destination attributes of a shipment into account [26]. This includes, for example, the distance of the shipment (e.g., [41]), shipment frequency (e.g., [25]) or direction (e.g., [42]). All attributes heavily influence mode choice as, for example, inland waterways are usually not chosen for short transport distances.…”

Section: Mode Choice In Freight Transportmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Large shippers usually have more options for different reasons, such as higher capital, higher cargo volumes and a broader network of partners. The most referenced shipper characteristics are company size (e.g., [52]), number of employees (e.g., [25]), fleet size (e.g., [26]), demand volatility (e.g., [43]) or yearly sales (e.g., [39]).…”

Section: Mode Choice In Freight Transportmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Zhang and Zhu [25] acknowledge the heterogeneity of freight mode choice due to differences in shipper preferences. According to Luo and Chen [63], the traditional mode selection process is primarily based on the experience and the subjective judgement of the consignor.…”

Section: Mode Choice In Freight Transportmentioning

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Behavioural Biases Distorting the Demand for Environmentally Friendly Freight Transport Modes: An Overview and Potential Measures

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A basic assumption of many scientific theories on the topic of decision making is rational behaviour. However, previous authors assume the existence of behavioural biases in freight transport which impede rational decision making. Hardly any research exists on behavioural biases in freight transport. To address this gap, we carry out a systematic literature review on the influencing factors of freight mode choice and provide empirical evidence for the occurrence of behavioural biases in the logistics sector. Fifteen logistics service providers and six shippers are involved in interviews and a focus group to understand their mode choice process and derive information on the existence of behavioural biases. Several biases showed to exist in the practical decision-making process. For example, decision makers tend to avoid complex options (principle of least effort), they stick to already tried and tested options (status quo bias, zero-risk bias) and they tend to make decisions based on immediate and easily accessible information (availability bias). These biases distort the demand for sustainable freight transport. We therefore conclude with several motivational, cognitive and technological debiasing strategies to reduce the negative impact of behavioural biases in freight transport.

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Container drayage modelling with graph theory-based road connectivity assessment for sustainable freight transportation in new development area

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2020

Computers & Industrial Engineering

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Threshold incorporating freight choice modeling for hinterland leg transportation chain of export containers

Cited by 13 publications

References 34 publications

Effects of Distance and Reliability on Value of Time in Intercity Freight Transportation: An Adaptive Experiment in China

Effects of Distance and Reliability on Value of Time in Intercity Freight Transportation: An Adaptive Experiment in China

Behavioural Biases Distorting the Demand for Environmentally Friendly Freight Transport Modes: An Overview and Potential Measures

Container drayage modelling with graph theory-based road connectivity assessment for sustainable freight transportation in new development area

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