Research on the Location-Routing Optimization of International Freight Trains Considering the Implementation of Blockchain
The purpose of this study is to solve the problem of low load factor and profit margin in the point-to-point transportation of international freight trains through the assembly transportation organization mode. A bi-objective location-routing optimization model is constructed to optimize problems, s...
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| description | The purpose of this study is to solve the problem of low load factor and profit margin in the point-to-point transportation of international freight trains through the assembly transportation organization mode. A bi-objective location-routing optimization model is constructed to optimize problems, such as the location of the assembly center, route of freight assembly, frequency of international freight trains, and number of formations. The objectives are to minimize the total comprehensive cost and maximize the average satisfaction of the shippers. Considering the impact of blockchain technology, the proportion of customs clearance time reduction after blockchain implementation, the proportion of customs clearance fee reduction after blockchain implementation, and the cost of blockchain technology are introduced into the model. The case study is based on railroad transportation data for 2022. In this case, 43 stations in the Indo-China Peninsula are selected as origin stations, and two Chinese stations are designated terminal stations. An improved NSGA-II algorithm (ANSGAII-OD) is proposed to resolve the location-routing optimization model. This algorithm is based on opposition-based learning and its dominant strength. The case study indicates that assembly transportation is advantageous compared with direct transportation. Moreover, the comprehensive cost is reduced by 19.77%. Furthermore, blockchain technology can effectively reduce costs and improve transportation efficiency. After the implementation of blockchain technology, the comprehensive cost is reduced by 8.10%, whereas the average satisfaction of shippers is increased by 10.35%. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e92f71b6aa3c470991de120c25a737792025-08-20T02:38:39ZengMDPI AGMathematics2227-73902024-11-011223379710.3390/math12233797Research on the Location-Routing Optimization of International Freight Trains Considering the Implementation of BlockchainZhichao Hong0Hao Shen1Wenjie Sun2Jin Zhang3Hongbin Liang4Gang Zhao5School of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, ChinaSchool of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, ChinaSchool of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, ChinaSchool of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, ChinaSchool of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, ChinaChina Railway Union International Container Smart Logistics Chengdu Co., Ltd., Chengdu 610084, ChinaThe purpose of this study is to solve the problem of low load factor and profit margin in the point-to-point transportation of international freight trains through the assembly transportation organization mode. A bi-objective location-routing optimization model is constructed to optimize problems, such as the location of the assembly center, route of freight assembly, frequency of international freight trains, and number of formations. The objectives are to minimize the total comprehensive cost and maximize the average satisfaction of the shippers. Considering the impact of blockchain technology, the proportion of customs clearance time reduction after blockchain implementation, the proportion of customs clearance fee reduction after blockchain implementation, and the cost of blockchain technology are introduced into the model. The case study is based on railroad transportation data for 2022. In this case, 43 stations in the Indo-China Peninsula are selected as origin stations, and two Chinese stations are designated terminal stations. An improved NSGA-II algorithm (ANSGAII-OD) is proposed to resolve the location-routing optimization model. This algorithm is based on opposition-based learning and its dominant strength. The case study indicates that assembly transportation is advantageous compared with direct transportation. Moreover, the comprehensive cost is reduced by 19.77%. Furthermore, blockchain technology can effectively reduce costs and improve transportation efficiency. After the implementation of blockchain technology, the comprehensive cost is reduced by 8.10%, whereas the average satisfaction of shippers is increased by 10.35%.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/23/3797international freight trainsassembly centerlocation-routing optimization modelblockchain technologyANSGAII-OD |
| spellingShingle | Zhichao Hong Hao Shen Wenjie Sun Jin Zhang Hongbin Liang Gang Zhao Research on the Location-Routing Optimization of International Freight Trains Considering the Implementation of Blockchain Mathematics international freight trains assembly center location-routing optimization model blockchain technology ANSGAII-OD |
| title | Research on the Location-Routing Optimization of International Freight Trains Considering the Implementation of Blockchain |
| title_full | Research on the Location-Routing Optimization of International Freight Trains Considering the Implementation of Blockchain |
| title_fullStr | Research on the Location-Routing Optimization of International Freight Trains Considering the Implementation of Blockchain |
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| title_short | Research on the Location-Routing Optimization of International Freight Trains Considering the Implementation of Blockchain |
| title_sort | research on the location routing optimization of international freight trains considering the implementation of blockchain |
| topic | international freight trains assembly center location-routing optimization model blockchain technology ANSGAII-OD |
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