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Joint Optimization of Multi-Period Empty Container Repositioning and Inventory Control Based on Adaptive Particle Swarm Algorithm

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
This paper proposes a combined optimization method for multi-period empty container repositioning and inventory control based on adaptive particle swarm optimization (APSO) algorithm, which addresses the limitations of existing research, such as ...
Jiaxin Cai, Ying Huang, Cuijie Diao, Zhihong Jin   +3 more
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Intermodal transportation of full and empty containers in harbor-inland regions based on revenue management

European Transport Research Review, 2019
Introduction The transport of full containers and repositioning of empty containers are essential for the operation of a container logistic enterprise.
Zixuan Peng, Huaizhu Wang, Wensi Wang, Yonglei Jiang   +3 more
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Profits comparison between alliance mode and non-alliance mode of empty containers repositioning of liner companies

Systems Science & Control Engineering, 2019
Alliance and non-alliance modes are the typical decision-making problem of strategy layer. Upper layer decision will have direct impact on the lower two layers: tactical layer and operational layer.
Hengzhen Zhang, Lihua Lu, Xiaofeng Wang
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How to boost market introduction of foldable containers? The unexpected role of container lease industry [PDF]

, 2012
Transport of empty containers, which arises from the need to reposition containers, is an expensive business. This holds in particular for shipping lines, who are usually responsible for container repositioning and have to bear these container ...
Konings, Rob
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Modelo integrado de seleção de cargas e reposicionamento de contêineres vazios no transporte marítimo

Transportes, 2012
Este artigo trata do problema integrado de escolha de cargas e reposicionamento de contêineres vazios no transporte marítimo, visando maximizar a receita total.
Rafael Buback Teixeira, Claudio Barbieri da Cunha   +1 more
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Collaborative Optimization of Container Liner Slot Allocation and Empty Container Repositioning Within Port Clusters

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
The imbalance between supply and demand for slot resources and empty containers has led to resource waste and excessive operating costs for liner companies.
Wenmin Wang, Cuijie Diao, Wenqing He, Zhihong Jin, Zaili Yang   +4 more
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Evolution of green shipping research: themes and methods [PDF]

, 2018
Over the past 30 years, there have been growing concerns on theenvironmental impacts of maritime transportation, which have attractedgreat attention from both academia and practitioners.
Chen, Zhuo, Li, Kevin, McLaughlin, Heather, Shi, Wenming, Xiao, Yi   +4 more
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Using Blockchain to Sustainably Manage Containers in International Shipping [PDF]

, 2020
This paper investigates how blockchain technology can improve information flows on empty container repositioning at an inter-organizational level in the shipping industry.
Beck, Roman, Boding Kildetoft, Mikkel, Radonic, Nebojsa   +2 more
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An Improved Large Neighborhood Search Algorithm for the Comprehensive Container Drayage Problem with Diverse Transport Requests

Applied Sciences
Container drayage, as a pivotal element of door-to-door intermodal transportation, has garnered increasing attention due to its significant influence on container logistics costs.
Xuhui Yu, Cong He
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Management of interstate rail rollingstock [PDF]

, 1989
The Study Group was asked to develop a methodology to allow more efficient and effective direction of empty wagon movements. The Study Group chose to develop two linear programming approaches.
Barr, H.
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