A multi-objective sustainable load planning model for intermodal transportation networks with a real-life application

BAYKASOĞLU A., SUBULAN K.

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW, vol.95, pp.207-247, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 95
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.tre.2016.09.011
  • Journal Name: TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.207-247
  • Keywords: Load planning, Intermodal freight transportation, Mixed-integer programming, Multi-objective optimization, Environmental issues, FREIGHT TRANSPORT, SUPPLY CHAIN, SELECTION, DESIGN
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Growing importance of intermodal transportation necessitates modeling and solving load planning problems by taking into account various complex decisions simultaneously like transportation mode/service type selection, load allocation, and outsourcing. This paper presents a mixed-integer mathematical programming model for a multi-objective, multi mode and multi-period sustainable load planning problem by considering import/export load flows to satisfy transport demands of customers and many other related issues. Several multiple objective optimization procedures are utilized in order to handle conflicting objectives simultaneously under crisp and fuzzy decision making environments. A real life case study is also performed to present application and usefulness of the proposed model. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.