Mode allocation and scheduling of inland container transportation : a case-study in the Netherlands

In this paper we present an allocation model for a particular container supply chain where multiple sea-terminal quays and an inland terminal are considered. From the moment a container is unloaded from the vessel at the sea-terminal, several options for the nal transportation to the hinterland can be considered: trucks, trains and barges. The logistic planner decides which is the best allocation for the containers to the available eet. The objective is to minimize the transportation costs while guaranteeing a high service level. In general, the planner tries to bundle as many containers as po... Mehr ...