Cargo Hitching… Addressing Demand Uncertainty in Vehicle Routing 11 Jan 202411 Jan 2024 This PhD thesis (defended in November 2023) from Natasja Sluijk discusses the concept of last-mile delivery in logistics and its associated challenges, the last mile being the most challenging and…
City Logistics… Data-Driven Decision-Making in Last-Mile Logistics 8 Jan 20244 Jan 2024 In November 2023, Sami Serkan Ozarik presented his thesis on new advances in last-mile delivery in logistics. The concept of last-mile delivery in logistics primarily refers to the distribution of…
Cargo Hitching… City Logistics: looking back and future outlook 3 Jan 20243 Jan 2024 City logistics (or urban logistics or last-mile logistics) refers to optimizing and managing logistics and transportation activities in urban areas to improve efficiency and reduce the impact of these activities…
Logistics Happy new year 1 Jan 20241 Jan 2024 Reflecting on 2023, I am grateful for our shared achievements in freight transport, logistics, and supply chain. Our collective efforts in research, education, and industry collaboration have been remarkable, notably…
AI… Artificial Intelligence in Freight Transport 11 Nov 2023 The revolution brought about by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in freight transport is multifaceted, particularly evident in routing/re-routing, cost optimization, real-time tracking, and visibility, as well as in its environmental impact…