Optimizing sustainable multimodal distribution networks in the context of carbon pricing, with a case study in the Thai sugar industry

Thanatporn Somsai, Pupong Pongcharoen and Christian Hicks

Energy, 2024, vol. 298, issue C

Abstract: Transportation is a major cause of energy consumption and emissions which can be reduced by optimizing routings and using alternative modes of transport. This paper relates to the strategic design of multimodal transportation networks. It presents a general model of green vehicle routing problems that supports strategic decision-making by identifying optimal solutions and provides data on costs and emissions. Three general linear programming models were developed that optimize multimodal distribution networks that could be applied in many industries. Model I evaluates carbon emissions; model II assesses carbon emissions and capacity constraints; and model III establishes total costs including transportation, handling, storage, fuel and carbon costs.

Keywords: Mathematical model; Green logistics; Multimodal transportation; Distribution network; Sugar industry; Carbon tax (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131273

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