Abstract
This paper reports the design of a hub-and-spoke network for a shipping company that is consistent with the characteristics of the Yangtze River. We first explore the economies of scale for container shipping by applying empirical data. Next, we propose a mixed-integer linear programming model, factoring in ship-operating and container-handling costs. We then conduct a numerical experiment and test the effectiveness of the model, and finally discuss the implications of hub-and-spoke shipping network design. The findings reported herein support the trends toward cargo concentration and port regionalization along the Yangtze River.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 51-57 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Transport Geography |
Volume | 55 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2016 |
Keywords
- Cargo concentration and port regionalization
- Hub-and-spoke network design
- Inland river shipping
- Mixed-integer linear programming
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Transportation
- General Environmental Science