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Book SynopsisThis text presents fundamental concepts and general approaches to City Logistics. City Logistics is the process of totally optimizing urban logistics activities by considering the social, environmental, economic, financial and energy impacts of urban freight movement.
Trade ReviewMarkus Hesse an early contribution to an undoubtedly relevant field of research. Journal of Transport Geography David Stewart-David ...theoretical, but it does benefit from empirical evidence from city traffic policies. It ought to be within the capablities of a numerate undergraduate specialising in logistics...give a lucid explanation of simulation and meta-heuristic techniques, and makes helpful reference to the issue of modelling across perceptions...interesting concluding chapter on future perspectives...this book will be useful. Logistics and Transport Focus
Table of ContentsIntroductionModelling city logistics City logistics with ITS Demand and supply models Impact models Vehicle routing and scheduling Vehicle routing and scheduling with ITS Location of logistics terminals Future perspectives References
