Modelling Freight Transport
1st Edition
Description
Freight Transport Modelling is a unique new reference book that provides insight into the state-of-the-art of freight modelling. Focusing on models used to support public transport policy analysis, Freight Transport Modelling systematically introduces the latest freight transport modelling approaches and describes the main methods and techniques used to arrive at operational models.
As freight transport has grown exponentially in recent decades, policymakers now need to include freight flows in quantitative evaluations of transport systems. Whereas early freight modelling practice was inspired by passenger transport models, by now it has developed its separate stream of methods and techniques inspired by disciplines such as economic geography and supply chain management.
Besides summarizing the latest achievements in fundamental research, this book describes the state of practice and advises practitioners on how to cope with typical challenges such as limitations in data availability.
Key Features
- Uniquely focused book exploring the key issues and logistics of freight transport modelling
- Highlights the latest approaches and describes the main methods and techniques used to arrive at operational models
- Summarizes fundamental research into freight transport modeling, as well as current practices and advice for practitioners facing day-to-day challenges
Readership
Researchers, practitioners and students working on freight modelling
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
1. Introduction
1.1 Background and Objectives
1.2 Conceptual Framework for Freight Decisions
1.3 Freight Models – Theoretical Perspective of the Book
1.4 Freight Models – Practical Perspectives Addressed
1.5 Organisation of This Volume
References
2. Modelling Inter-Regional Freight Demand with Input–Output, Gravity and SCGE Methodologies
2.1 Introduction
2.2 State-of-the-Art in of Inter-Regional Freight Demand Modelling
2.3 Forecasting Inter-Regional Trade Using Gravity
2.4 Multi-Regional I/O Framework
2.5 Spatial General Equilibrium Models and NEG Effects
2.6 Conclusions and Ideas for Further Research
References
Suggestions for Further Reading
3. Freight Generation and Freight Trip Generation Models
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Literature Review
3.3 Logistical Interpretation of FG/FTG
3.4 Factors to Take into Account when Estimating or Applying FG and FTG
3.5 Case Study: FTG in the New York City Metropolitan Area
3.6 Conclusion
References
4. Distribution Structures
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Micro Level
4.3 From Micro to Macro Level
4.4 Conclusion
References
5. Inventory Theory and Freight Transport Modelling
5.1 Inventory Theory
5.2 Microeconomics of Logistics and Freight Transport
5.3 Databases
5.4 The Econometrics of Freight Mode Choice and Shipment Size
5.5 Perspectives for Simulation
References
6. Mode Choice Models
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Disaggregate Mode Choice Theory
6.3 Practical Examples
References
7. Vehicle-Trip Estimation Models
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Estimation of Loaded Trips
7.3 Estimation of Empty Trips
7.4 Concluding Remarks
References</
Details
- No. of pages:
- 268
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Elsevier 2014
- Published:
- 15th October 2013
- Imprint:
- Elsevier
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780124167087
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780124104006
About the Author
Lóránt Tavasszy
Affiliations and Expertise
Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft, The Netherlands.
Gerard De Jong
Affiliations and Expertise
Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK