Robotic handling systems are increasingly applied in distribution centers. They require little
space, provide flexibility in managing varying demand requirements, and are able to work …

In horizontal collaborations, carriers form coalitions in order to perform parts of their logistics
operations jointly. By exchanging transportation requests among each other, they can …

In the last few years, competitiveness, problems of globalization and concerns about
sustainability require new approaches and models for the planning of transport networks …

Horizontal collaboration has been considered as effective practice for sustainable logistics
and freight transport and it has gained increased attention in recent years. This paper aims …

Logistics costs in general, and transportation costs in particular, represent a large fraction of
the operating costs of many companies. One way to try to reduce these costs is through …

City logistics is one of the significant branches of supply chain management, dealing with
the logistics and transportation activities in urban areas. This research area has recently …

The rising competition in the logistics sector forces companies to be more economically
efficient. One of the major sources of inefficiency is the incomplete usage of available …

City logistics refers to the process of total optimisation of the logistics and transport activities
in urban areas while considering economic, environmental, social and safety aspects. This …

With increasing market competition and environmental awareness, the freight transport
industry has become under ever-increasing pressure to achieve better sustainability …

The transport and logistics sector is of vital importance for the stimulation of trade and hence
the economic development of nations. However, over the last few years, this sector has …