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An Economic & Sustainable Intermodal Transportation Network Design

Authors:
Hao Guan, Ruiyang Lin; Xuanting Guo
Nottingham Ningbo Masters in Supply Chain Management (MSNN)



Summary:
This research, based on a Chinese case, focuses on how an economic and sustainable intermodal transportation network for shipping automobiles is developed. A linear optimization method is adopted, and a complete arrangement table is output. The outcome shows that roughly 14% of the carbon emissions and costs can be reduced according to the new proposal.


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