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Hyperconnected Megacity Parcel Logistic: Joint Parcel Routing and Containerized Consolidation

Optimization and Control 2021-06-22 v2

Abstract

In high-speed hyperconnected parcel logistics, intermediate hubs play a critical role in reaching economies of scale through consolidating disperse flows of goods. However, resorting small-size parcels at every hub is resource-intensive and can increase hubs' workload and parcels' total travel time. Such resorting can be reduced by smart containerized consolidation, encapsulating together parcels sharing service level and a subsequent destination. In this study, we introduce an optimization model enabling to assess the impact of such consolidation in reducing the expected total pickup-to-delivery times over a parcel logistic network and its consequences on urban logistic operations sustainability. We provide empirical results for a synthetic urban environment, contrasting consolidation performance over different operational and tactical capabilities, network configurations and demand patterns.

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@article{arxiv.2103.02080,
  title  = {Hyperconnected Megacity Parcel Logistic: Joint Parcel Routing and Containerized Consolidation},
  author = {Sara Kaboudvand and Benoit Montreuil and Martin Savelsbergh},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2103.02080},
  year   = {2021}
}
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