Abstract
This study investigates whether a system of hub locations distributing goods across the water to the city of Amsterdam can be a potential future solution to guarantee same-day delivery to shopkeepers. A simulation model was developed to analyse the logistics performances and to optimise the number of hub locations and required fleet size. The simulation tests have shown that two hub locations are sufficient when they are equipped with two vessels. Conclusion of this study is that a waterborne city logistics concept with a small number of hub locations can compete with truck deliverance and seems to be a sustainable solution for other cities with large canals as well.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of 10th International City Logistics Conference |
| Pages | 44-57 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | 10th International City Logistics Conference - Phuket, Thailand Duration: 14 Jun 2017 → 16 Jun 2017 |
Conference
| Conference | 10th International City Logistics Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Thailand |
| City | Phuket |
| Period | 14/06/17 → 16/06/17 |
Keywords
- city logistics
- simulation
- waterborne transport
- electric vessels
- urban freight
- multi stakeholders