Optimization of Fresh Food Logistics Routes for Heterogeneous Fleets in Segmented Transshipment Mode

To address the challenges of environmental impact and distribution efficiency in fresh food logistics, a segmented transshipment model involving the coordinated operation of gasoline and electric vehicles is proposed. The model minimizes total distribution costs by considering transportation, refrig...

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Main Authors: Haoqing Sun, Manhui He, Yanbing Gai, Jinghao Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Mathematics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/23/3831
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Summary:To address the challenges of environmental impact and distribution efficiency in fresh food logistics, a segmented transshipment model involving the coordinated operation of gasoline and electric vehicles is proposed. The model minimizes total distribution costs by considering transportation, refrigeration, product damage, carbon emissions, and penalties for time window violations. The k-means++ clustering algorithm is used to determine transshipment points, while an improved adaptive multi-objective ant colony optimization algorithm (IAMACO) is employed to optimize the delivery routes for the heterogeneous fleet. The case study results show that compared to the traditional model, the segmented transshipment mode reduces the total distribution costs, carbon emissions, and time window penalty costs by 22.13%, 28.32%, and 41.08%, respectively, providing a viable solution for fresh food logistics companies to achieve sustainable and efficient growth.
ISSN:2227-7390