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Chasing Optimization on Multimodal Transportation System: A Strategic Approach to Minimizing Costs and CO2 Emissions

Ivan Derpich
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Claudia Duran
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Raul Carrasco
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Fabricio Moreno
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Christian Fernandez-Campusano
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Leonardo Espinosa-Leal
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Version 1 : Received: 31 March 2024 / Approved: 1 April 2024 / Online: 1 April 2024 (09:54:03 CEST)

How to cite: Derpich, I.; Duran, C.; Carrasco, R.; Moreno, F.; Fernandez-Campusano, C.; Espinosa-Leal, L. Chasing Optimization on Multimodal Transportation System: A Strategic Approach to Minimizing Costs and CO2 Emissions. Preprints 2024, 2024040036. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0036.v1 Derpich, I.; Duran, C.; Carrasco, R.; Moreno, F.; Fernandez-Campusano, C.; Espinosa-Leal, L. Chasing Optimization on Multimodal Transportation System: A Strategic Approach to Minimizing Costs and CO2 Emissions. Preprints 2024, 2024040036. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0036.v1

Abstract

This study aims to enhance multimodal transportation systems by mitigating CO2 emissions and enhancing operational efficiency. It introduces a novel centralized cargo concentration approach tailored for regions facing geographical challenges. The method proposes for direct transportation of cargo from its loading origin to export ports, bypassing intermediate hubs. The mathematical model determines the most efficient means of transport for each route, factoring in variables like distance, volume, and cargo type. Research results indicate that, in scenarios with a high concentration of cargo, multiple hubs may not be necessary, which could streamline transportation and logistics operations. Modal preferences vary based on regional dynamics and cargo characteristics, with rail and sea transport emerging as preferable options under specific circumstances, surpassing the efficacy of road transport. The proposed model showcases reductions in both logistics costs and CO2 emissions compared to road-centric scenarios. It underscores the strategic integration of diverse transportation modes as pivotal for enhancing efficiency and sustainability. This study furnishes a framework adaptable to optimizing multimodal transportation systems in regions sharing similar geographical and logistical attributes.

Keywords

Hub and spoke; National logistic; Multimodal system; Emissions reduction

Subject

Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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