How is own account transport well adapted to urban environments?
CRUZ, Cecilia
- Category 1 (Own account service very relevant): Municipalities where the shipment
frequency is high, tonnage is high, and time accessibility is good (defined as below
1.5 hours from the firm location). Own-account service is advantageous. Certain
municipalities situated to the east but not currently in the own-account zone may be
economically interesting. High delivery frequency and a location close to motorways
allow a faster rotation of equipment and thus better profitability.
- Category 2 (Own account service relevant in terms of tonnage and time):
Municipalities where tonnage is high and accessibility is good. Should be studied
attentively, as heavy shipments may make service profitable.
- Category 3 (Own account service relevant in terms of tonnage or of time):
Municipalities where either tonnage is high or accessibility is good. Own-account
delivery is less advantageous.
- Category 4 (Own account service not relevant): Certain municipalities are located
away from motorways and not relevant, as all shipment parameters for these
locations are negative.
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While adjustments could be made to the initial service zone (cf. Fig. 9), they are minor (cf.
supra category 1).
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