Freight transportation in urban areas has increased significantly in a shorter period due to the widespread use of e-commerce, fast delivery, and population growth. Recently, a noticeable government initiative aimed a...Freight transportation in urban areas has increased significantly in a shorter period due to the widespread use of e-commerce, fast delivery, and population growth. Recently, a noticeable government initiative aimed at creating an effective, acceptable, and sustainable city logistics policy. This paper examines freight consolidation as a transportation strategy for optimizing last-mile delivery costs. Freight consolidation involves combining smaller shipments from various origins into a single, larger shipment for more efficient transportation to a common destination. This approach is particularly beneficial for last-mile delivery, where frequent deliveries of smaller quantities are frequently visible. Finally, we provide an illustrative example targeting urban freight stakeholders for practicing possible consolidation methodology. The result in the illustrative example shows that freight with 3-day consolidation, despite the delay penalty, is cheaper than daily shipping, and both are cheaper than 2-day consolidated shipping. The study will benefit urban businesses and freight services.展开更多
The expansion of e-commerce and the sharing economy has paved the way for crowdshipping as an innovative approach to addressing last-mile delivery challenges.Previous studies and implementations have predominantly con...The expansion of e-commerce and the sharing economy has paved the way for crowdshipping as an innovative approach to addressing last-mile delivery challenges.Previous studies and implementations have predominantly concentrated on private vehicle-based crowdshipping,which may lead to increased traffic congestion and emissions due to additional trips made specifically for deliveries.To circumvent these possible adverse effects,this paper explores a public transport(PT)-based crowdshipping concept as a complementary solution to the traditional parcel delivery systems.In this model,PT users leverage their routine journeys to perform delivery tasks.We propose a methodology that includes a parcel locker location model and a vehicle routing model to analyze the effect of PT-based crowdshipping.Notably,the parcel locker location model aids in planning a PT-based crowdshipping network and identifying obstacles to its development.A case study conducted in the central district of Copenhagen utilizing real-world data assesses the effects of PT-based crowdshipping.The findings suggest that PT-based crowdshipping can decrease the total kilometers traveled by vehicles,the overall working hours of drivers,and the number of vans required for last-mile deliveries,thereby alleviating urban traffic congestion and environmental pollution.Nevertheless,the growth of PT-based crowdshipping may be limited by the availability of crowdshippers,indicating that initiatives to increase the number of crowdshippers are essential.展开更多
响应需求的末端配送方案可显著提升顾客满意度,识别并提取末端配送快递三轮车配送停留点特征是分析配送时空分布和动态需求的基础。因此,本文提出结合兴趣点(POI)与停留时长规则的停留点识别方法。首先,利用POI信息和瞬时速度初步筛选...响应需求的末端配送方案可显著提升顾客满意度,识别并提取末端配送快递三轮车配送停留点特征是分析配送时空分布和动态需求的基础。因此,本文提出结合兴趣点(POI)与停留时长规则的停留点识别方法。首先,利用POI信息和瞬时速度初步筛选快递三轮车轨迹数据;然后,引入停留时长阈值作为二次筛选条件;最后,合并临近的聚集点,形成完整的停留点集。采用人工校验识别结果的准确性,并借助熵率法计算停留链的熵率,量化评估不同识别方法的精确度。以苏州市顺丰速运快递网点的快递三轮车配送轨迹数据为实证对象,将所提出的方法与货运卡车停留点识别中常用的基于密度的聚类算法(Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise,DBSCAN)进行对比分析。结果表明,DBSCAN算法易将交通信号灯等待误判为配送停留点,而本文所提出的方法则有效规避了该问题,实现高达98%的精确率和召回率;同时,熵率法的应用进一步验证了所提方法在准确率上的有效性。在此基础上,扩大研究范围并识别配送停留点后,分析快递三轮车的出行链与配送时空分布特征。结果表明,8:00左右的高峰期配送车辆数显著多于16:00左右的高峰期;住宅区为配送热点,车辆数最多,且出行距离和工作时长最长;酒店类配送呈现停留时长较短的特点;此外,停留点空间分布亦揭示了部分配送距离偏远的情况。展开更多
This paper assesses the vehicle dynamics of a new cargo bike concept developed for euro pallet sized cargo. The cargo bike developed is for last-mile delivery. Different aspects of manoeuvrability and stability are ex...This paper assesses the vehicle dynamics of a new cargo bike concept developed for euro pallet sized cargo. The cargo bike developed is for last-mile delivery. Different aspects of manoeuvrability and stability are examined using a series of manoeuvres based on tests from the automotive industry combined with bicycle industry regulations. These manoeuvres objectively evaluate and determine the handling capabilities of the cargo bike concept. Those tests can be compared using the results of the benchmark vehicles. The results conclude the new cargo bike has proper vehicle dynamics above the majority of benchmark vehicles but there is still room for improvement.展开更多
文摘Freight transportation in urban areas has increased significantly in a shorter period due to the widespread use of e-commerce, fast delivery, and population growth. Recently, a noticeable government initiative aimed at creating an effective, acceptable, and sustainable city logistics policy. This paper examines freight consolidation as a transportation strategy for optimizing last-mile delivery costs. Freight consolidation involves combining smaller shipments from various origins into a single, larger shipment for more efficient transportation to a common destination. This approach is particularly beneficial for last-mile delivery, where frequent deliveries of smaller quantities are frequently visible. Finally, we provide an illustrative example targeting urban freight stakeholders for practicing possible consolidation methodology. The result in the illustrative example shows that freight with 3-day consolidation, despite the delay penalty, is cheaper than daily shipping, and both are cheaper than 2-day consolidated shipping. The study will benefit urban businesses and freight services.
基金supported by the China Scholarship Council(202107940012).
文摘The expansion of e-commerce and the sharing economy has paved the way for crowdshipping as an innovative approach to addressing last-mile delivery challenges.Previous studies and implementations have predominantly concentrated on private vehicle-based crowdshipping,which may lead to increased traffic congestion and emissions due to additional trips made specifically for deliveries.To circumvent these possible adverse effects,this paper explores a public transport(PT)-based crowdshipping concept as a complementary solution to the traditional parcel delivery systems.In this model,PT users leverage their routine journeys to perform delivery tasks.We propose a methodology that includes a parcel locker location model and a vehicle routing model to analyze the effect of PT-based crowdshipping.Notably,the parcel locker location model aids in planning a PT-based crowdshipping network and identifying obstacles to its development.A case study conducted in the central district of Copenhagen utilizing real-world data assesses the effects of PT-based crowdshipping.The findings suggest that PT-based crowdshipping can decrease the total kilometers traveled by vehicles,the overall working hours of drivers,and the number of vans required for last-mile deliveries,thereby alleviating urban traffic congestion and environmental pollution.Nevertheless,the growth of PT-based crowdshipping may be limited by the availability of crowdshippers,indicating that initiatives to increase the number of crowdshippers are essential.
文摘响应需求的末端配送方案可显著提升顾客满意度,识别并提取末端配送快递三轮车配送停留点特征是分析配送时空分布和动态需求的基础。因此,本文提出结合兴趣点(POI)与停留时长规则的停留点识别方法。首先,利用POI信息和瞬时速度初步筛选快递三轮车轨迹数据;然后,引入停留时长阈值作为二次筛选条件;最后,合并临近的聚集点,形成完整的停留点集。采用人工校验识别结果的准确性,并借助熵率法计算停留链的熵率,量化评估不同识别方法的精确度。以苏州市顺丰速运快递网点的快递三轮车配送轨迹数据为实证对象,将所提出的方法与货运卡车停留点识别中常用的基于密度的聚类算法(Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise,DBSCAN)进行对比分析。结果表明,DBSCAN算法易将交通信号灯等待误判为配送停留点,而本文所提出的方法则有效规避了该问题,实现高达98%的精确率和召回率;同时,熵率法的应用进一步验证了所提方法在准确率上的有效性。在此基础上,扩大研究范围并识别配送停留点后,分析快递三轮车的出行链与配送时空分布特征。结果表明,8:00左右的高峰期配送车辆数显著多于16:00左右的高峰期;住宅区为配送热点,车辆数最多,且出行距离和工作时长最长;酒店类配送呈现停留时长较短的特点;此外,停留点空间分布亦揭示了部分配送距离偏远的情况。
文摘This paper assesses the vehicle dynamics of a new cargo bike concept developed for euro pallet sized cargo. The cargo bike developed is for last-mile delivery. Different aspects of manoeuvrability and stability are examined using a series of manoeuvres based on tests from the automotive industry combined with bicycle industry regulations. These manoeuvres objectively evaluate and determine the handling capabilities of the cargo bike concept. Those tests can be compared using the results of the benchmark vehicles. The results conclude the new cargo bike has proper vehicle dynamics above the majority of benchmark vehicles but there is still room for improvement.
