Mumbai lunch box delivery system: A transferable benchmark in urban logistics?

This paper presents findings of a freight transport study carried out for Mumbai city (India). Based on the case study of lunch box delivery system organized by the Mumbai dabbawalas, demonstrated that an informal sector was capable of developing an urban logistics system that was precise, reliable and affordable to the middle class society in Mumbai. These facts suggest an approach based on adapting logistics solutions harmoniously to the urban landscape, public policy, infrastructure and skill sets of the company’s employees in order to be attractive to the end customer, offering a good match between supply and demand i.e., consumer and producer satisfaction. At the same time logistics solutions should evolve continuously in order to be attractive to the core customer base and should be customer driven. These basic management principles can be applied in the management of other urban logistics companies in the world over.     

基于港口资源的跨区域农产品虚拟物流协作体系

针对我国农产品外贸物流的实际,提出了依托港口资源,建立以港口为核心,涵盖农产品生产者、批发商、物流商及出口商在内的物流协作体系,即构建跨区域农产品虚拟物流协作体系。阐述了农产品虚拟物流协作的概念,寻求了其理论基础,最后阐述了构建跨区域虚拟物流协作平台的做法和流程。     

Evaluation of risk attitude in the shipping freight market under uncertainty

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of this study is to examine how market participants take risks, in other words, what their risk attitude/preference is, and how their risk attitude could be related to the shipping freight and other markets. To address them, we calibrated the risk attitude of participants in shipping freight markets from 2007 to 2013, and provided an example of the application of risk attitude. For market participants, risk attitude/preference has an important role in understanding shipping freight markets and managing risks under uncertainty. However, risk attitude is not directly observable. To achieve this, we applied a framework that consists of structural model and calibration with market data. We interpreted risk attitude and confirmed that a structural break occurred around 2008 for the calibrated risk attitude parameter. The average risk attitude of market participants tended to be more risk-averse after 2010. We conducted an additional analysis to provide an example of the application of calibrated risk attitude, using structural equation modeling to calculate a latent variable that reflected other commodity markets. We compared the risk attitude parameter and the latent variable, and clarified the relationship between the risk attitude parameter and commodity markets.     

Modelling forward freight rate dynamics—empirical evidence from time charter rates

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the dynamics of forward freight rate dynamics. We specify our model in a Heath-Jarrow-Morton framework. This model was originally developed for interest rate markets and, in subsequent work, the model has been applied to various commodity markets. We analyse ten years of weekly time charter (TC) rates for a Panamax 65,000 dwt bulk carrier. Our data set consists of 6-, 12- and 36-month TC rates. We use this data to construct, each day, a forward rate function using a smoothing algorithm. We use the smooth data to investigate the factors governing the dynamics of the forward freight rate curve. We find a strange volatility structure in the data. Out results show that the volatility of the forward curve is bumped, with volatility reaching a peak for freight rates with roughly one year to maturity. Also, correlations between different parts of the term structure are in general low and even negative.     

桂林市综合运输服务体系研究

桂林市以区域交通枢纽为发展定位、建设国际旅游胜地为发展战略,未来将带来客货运量的稳步增长。针对由此对综合客货枢纽场站设施、运输服务所提出的更高需求,立足于桂林市经济社会发展和旅游城市特色,从综合客运枢纽、货物集疏运中心、运输服务信息共享、运输组织模式、运输服务工作机制、运输服务标准规范等方面进行系统研究,通过推进区域综合运输协同、城市内外交通协同、城乡客货运输协同,构建与桂林城市发展相适应的“衔接顺畅、服务优质、支撑有力、管理规范”的综合运输服务体系。     

Modelling forward freight rate dynamics—empirical evidence from time charter rates

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the dynamics of forward freight rate dynamics. We specify our model in a Heath–Jarrow–Morton framework. This model was originally developed for interest rate markets and, in subsequent work, the model has been applied to various commodity markets. We analyse ten years of weekly time charter (TC) rates for a Panamax 65,000?dwt bulk carrier. Our data set consists of 6-, 12- and 36-month TC rates. We use this data to construct, each day, a forward rate function using a smoothing algorithm. We use the smooth data to investigate the factors governing the dynamics of the forward freight rate curve. We find a strange volatility structure in the data. Out results show that the volatility of the forward curve is bumped, with volatility reaching a peak for freight rates with roughly one year to maturity. Also, correlations between different parts of the term structure are in general low and even negative.     

烟台港商品车物流发展趋势探究

商品车物流是商品车销售的一个重要环节。港口有必要凭借其独特的区位优势和基础设施优势,逐渐向综合汽车物流中心的方向发展。介绍了物流的现状和特点。分析了烟台港商品车物流的现状和发展前景。对烟台港发展商品车滚装运输提出了一些建议。     

A three-dimensional risk management model of port logistics for hazardous goods

ABSTRACT

Ports are the distribution centers of hazardous goods in the global transportation system. Once hazardous goods accidents occur in ports, they may cause catastrophic losses to humans and the environment. This research investigates the port logistics risks of hazardous goods and provides an overview of port logistics regarding hazardous goods risks. With this investigation, we conducted a detailed analysis of the underlying causes of the port logistics accidents related to hazardous goods. To manage these risks, this article proposes a three-dimensional risk management model that includes human, governance and goods and provides a risk level identification framework for port hazardous goods logistics. Applying the three-dimensional risk management model, we use the Tianjin port explosion as a case study. Finally, we provide several potential preventative measures to prevent such accidents. The findings of this article contribute to the implementation and monitoring of port strategies that will allow for more sustainable and secure development.     

我国第三方物流服务创新的路径和策略选择研究

分析了当前我国第三方物流服务发展存在的物流服务内容单一、基础物流服务效率低下、物流服务质量不高等5个方面的主要问题.指出我国第三方物流服务创新的路径是提升物流服务层次,促使第三方物流服务往高端化发展.并给出了物流增值服务策略、物流绿色化服务策略等4个大方面的策略选择.以宝供物流企业集团为例作了论证.     

传统货运代理业向物流领域发展的对策研究

针对我国传统货运代理业服务方式单一、生存空间受到严峻挑战的现状,提出了货运代理企业向物流领域进军的发展对策。     

基于时间依赖网络的车辆调度问题研究

针对城市道路交通存在的不确定性问题,提出将动态车辆调度问题置于时间依赖网络的思想,建立了包括车辆固定成本费用、路阻费用和违反时间窗约束费用在内的广义费用最小化数学模型,采用改进的蚁群算法进行优化求解。仿真实验表明,该方法充分利用了城市道路交通时变性所呈现的周期性特点,是运输与物流企业进行车辆调度时节约成本的有效方法。     

基于灰色马尔科夫模型的重庆市水运货运量的预测*

通过对重庆水运发展现状的研究,根据马尔科夫理论及灰色预测模型,将灰色GM模型与马尔科夫状态转移矩阵相结合,建立了预测重庆水运货运量的灰色马尔科夫模型,并通过实际预测发现,该模型的预测精度明显高于灰色预测模型的预测结果,并预测了2011—2012年重庆市水运货运量。     

基于轴辐理论的群岛海运物流网络构建及节点选择

为了有效提升群岛海运物流运营效益,提出了一种以轴辐式网络为基础的3级海运物流网络模型;运用主成分分析法,选取对海运影响较大的7项指标,利用各岛屿的得分辅助划分群岛海运物流节点的等级;以我国南方某群岛为背景,应用该指标体系确定各岛屿的得分排序,构建了该群岛区域的3级轴辐式海运物流网络。结果表明:三级轴辐式群岛海运物流网络可以提升群岛海运物流的规模效益、节约物流成本;相应指标体系能够有效划分群岛海运物流网络的节点等级,为群岛海运物流网络的布局规划提供参考。     

城市道路机动车道宽度取值研究

针对城市道路机动车道宽度合理取值问题,通过对主要国家车道宽度取值的比较分析,研究了城市道路机动车道宽度计算理论,同时结合城市道路规范中有关机动车道宽度的规定及计算理论模型的修正,对城市道路机动车道宽度取值进行了探讨。     

基于PCA和DEA的江苏省物流业碳排放效率评价

根据物流行业的特点并结合江苏省的实际情况,从物流业总体情况、交通运输、信息及人力资源等几大方面选取了8个投入指标,并以物流业增加值及货运汽车碳排放量为输出指标,构建出江苏省碳排放效率评价体系。针对传统方法的局限,利用主成分分析法对评价指标进行降维,并结合非期望产出处理等方法,再运用DEA方法对江苏省物流业碳排放的效率进行评价。研究表明,2010年江苏省13个城市中,南京、无锡等6个城市在综合效率、纯技术效率及规模效率上都达到了DEA有效,规模报酬不变,碳排放效率是最好的;而其他几个城市没有达到DEA有效,因此对这些城市的松弛变量分布进行分析并有针对性的提出了改善建议,旨在促进其物流业的可持续发展。     

The impact of dry port operations on container seaports competitiveness

The concepts of intermodal logistics and distribution networks have made integration of the inland freight distribution system essential for an efficient container seaport system. Inland components, such as dry ports, which exist within the seaport system, have become important in shaping the performance and competitive strategies of container seaports. Owing to the importance of interdependence between dry ports and container seaports, this paper aims to investigate the impact of dry port operations on container seaport competitiveness. It conducted an empirical study in Malaysia through 120 online surveys to key stakeholders of dry ports, including freight forwarders, shippers, seaports, rail operator, shipping lines, and haulers. The data collected were analysed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The results from EFA show that Malaysian dry port operations have impacts on seaport competitiveness. These include enhancing seaport performance, increasing service variations for seaports, improving seaport-hinterland proximity, increasing seaport trade volume, and enhancing seaport capacity.     

Logistics and supply chain management

In this paper an introduction to the principles and methods used in logistics and supply chain management is presented. It begins by a discussion on fundamentals and explains the relevant terms. Next policy and practice associated with logistics and freight services are regarded with a focus on the EU policy for the sector which greatly influences the development of logistics chains and services. Mathematical formulation of typical transport and logistics-related problems is also presented followed by a discussion on the concept of sustainability.     

Monetary values of transport service attributes: land versus maritime ro-ro transport. An application using adaptive stated preferences

The objective of this work is that of illustrating a methodology to derive, in terms of trade-offs, the relative values of transport service attributes for logistics operators. In particular, the analysis yields insights on the preferences for time-savings, frequency and reliability of the transport service in terms of price, of a sample of freight forwarders located in the South of Italy. The data is gathered using an Adaptive Stated Preference application and the estimates are obtained through a Tobit ML estimator on both company specific data and pooled data. The results show that frequency is the most highly rated characteristic of the service together with reliability. The value of time is significantly lower in both cases. The outcome is consistent across estimations and, substantially in line with the outcome of previous studies carried out on operators active at different levels of the transport-logistic chain. Until now, in fact, studies have been carried out uniquely on carriers or producers. The selection of freight forwarders allows to shed light on a segment of the market that accounts for more than half of the transport-related decisions. Furthermore, the present study focuses on a comparison between all land transport and maritime ro-ro alternatives, in line with the growing interest on the integration among transport modes. The output signals both the absence of any a priori preclusion for ro-ro maritime services and the extremely important role that frequency of service assumes for the development and the establishment of maritime services as realistic alternatives to all land transport.     

构建“三维”物流集散网络与天津港口建设

物流是国民经济的基础和动脉,构建"三维"物流集散网络是实现将天津建设成为我国北方经济中心、国际港口现代化大都市和生态城市战略目标的重要举措之一.文章在阐述"三维"物流系统的内涵及特征的基础上,分析探讨了构建"三维"物流集散网络对加快天津港口建设的影响以及实施策略.