Synchronized Two-Echelon Routing Problems: Exact and Approximate Methods for Multimodal City Logistics

C. Karademir

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Synchronized Two-Echelon Routing Problems: Exact and Approximate Methods for Multimodal City Logistics

C. Karademir^*

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Transport Engineering and Logistics

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Abstract

Increasing congestion and environmental pressures in urban logistics, alongside growing population demands, necessitate innovative solutions. This thesis tackles synchronized two-echelon routing problems within multimodal logistics, specifically exploring the potential of integrating waterborne transport. By developing optimization models and solution approaches for the comprehensive design and management of these systems—encompassing strategic location, tactical allocation, and operational routing and synchronization—the results promote a transition toward more sustainable and efficient urban logistics, ultimately fostering healthier, more livable, and economically vibrant cities.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Delft University of Technology
Supervisors/Advisors	Atasoy, B., Promotor Negenborn, R.R., Promotor Alves Beirigo, B., Copromotor
Award date	12 May 2025
Publisher	TRAIL Research School
Print ISBNs	978-90-5584-367-1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4233/uuid:1e7c49fc-9df8-4f54-927d-77a8348dbd40
Publication status	Published - 2025

Funding

This research is supported by the project TWM.BL.019.006 “Sustainable Transportation and Logistics over Water: Electrification, Automation and Optimization (TRiLOGy)” of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), domain Science (ENW).

Keywords

Two-echelon vehicle routing problem
Satellite synchronization
Multimodal freight transport
City logistics
Decomposition method
Service network design
Multi-objective Optimisation

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Synchronized Two-Echelon Routing Problems: Exact and Approximate Methods for Multimodal City Logistics

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