An evaluation methodology for city logistics

Eiichi Taniguchi and Rob E.C.M. Van Der Heijden

Transport Reviews, 2000, vol. 20, issue 1, 65-90

Abstract: This paper presents a methodology for evaluating city logistics initiatives using a dynamic traffic simulation with optimal routing and scheduling. This methodology was applied to a test road network. The performance of three city logistics initiatives, advanced routing and scheduling systems, cooperative freight transport systems and load factor controls were assessed in terms of total costs and CO 2 emissions by pickup/delivery trucks operations within the network. Results indicated that these initiatives were not only effective for reducing total costs, but also for CO 2 emissions. The methodology presented here allows city planners to quantitatively evaluate city logistics initiatives.

Date: 2000
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DOI: 10.1080/014416400295347

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