Logistics Transportation System Research Articles

Transformation of transport-geographic space of Central Asian countries in the Post-Soviet era

The structural and morphological restructuring of the transport-geographic systems of the countries of Central Asia has become a reflection of the radical transformation of the geopolitical space of the region in the post-Soviet era. From the very beginning of a new period of development in the countries of the region, the disintegration of a single (end-to-end) road transport framework that developed during the Soviet period was consistently taking place. This was due to the desire of the countries of the region to minimize their own transport dependence on neighbors, while simultaneously enhancing transport-logistics advantages to exert geopolitical pressure on neighboring states. Under the influence of the corresponding geostrategic landmarks, the countries of the region have consistently built a new configuration of transport-logistics systems during the post-Soviet period. The article examines the changes in the geography of the main road transport communications of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan that have occurred over the past three decades. It was revealed that the most morphologically transformed transport systems of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, characterized by relatively favorable geomorphological conditions for transport construction and more significant economic opportunities. In the predominantly mountainous terrain of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, which also have a significantly more modest investment potential, the transformation of the transport-geographic space has occurred to a less pronounced degree. Special attention is paid to the prospects for the reintegration of transport systems of the Central Asian countries, which emerged after 2016, in connection with the profound changes in Uzbekistan's foreign policy towards the border countries of Central Asia, initiated and consistently implemented by the new leadership of the republic, headed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

ШЛЯХИ ПОКРАЩЕННЯ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ ІНФРАСТРУКТУРИ В УКРАЇНІ

The research stipulates that the infrastructure is a certain system, and its task is to secure main conditions for the development of other subsystems and the system as a whole. Next, the paper analyzes the relationship between infrastructure and economic development by examining the legislative framework of its sectors and outlines the main problems of functioning and searching for ways to overcome them. The expected economic growth of the country includes quantitative changes in the economy, which are particularly expressed by changes in Gross Domestic Product and improvement of socio-economic life. On the other hand, economic development, which is sometimes called the socio-economic combination of quantitative and qualitative changes, can mostly be reduced to economic transformations and reforms of the sectors of infrastructure. The paper determines the problems of the sectors of infrastructure and the ways to overcome them and develops a range of recommendations. Examining the controlling and its use in the respective domains, in particular in forming of transport-logistics system deserves special attention. Nowadays, the sectors of Ukrainian infrastructure require reforming and improvement, namely selecting the appropriate sector that would bring them closer to the standards of the European Union. For instance, the paper offers the closed Internet survey among the managers and employees of enterprises in the agricultural sector of Lvivska oblast and detects weaknesses in the functioning of the sectors of infrastructure based on their results. The further research stipulates the detection of strengths and weaknesses of infrastructure, legislative framework, and results of conducted reforms, especially in terms of implementation of the 2030 National Transport Strategy Подальші (transport sector management efficiency, provision of qualitative transport services, securing of sustainable transport funding, improvement of security and reliability, improvement of urban mobility and regional integration).

프린징 효과를 고려한 자기등가회로 기반 자기부상 물류이송시스템의 부상력에 관한 연구

프린징 효과를 고려한 자기등가회로 기반 자기부상 물류이송시스템의 부상력에 관한 연구

Institutional Coordination of the Multimodal Logistic Transportation Systems at Tanjung Priok Port, Indonesia

The improvement of multimodal logistics transportation systems in developed countries has been developing rapidly to reduce transaction costs and increase competitiveness. However, the development of the multimodal logistic transportation system in Indonesia is still relatively slow. This study aims to assess the multimodal transportation institutional coordination of the multimodal logistics transportation system at Tanjung Priok Port. Institutional coordination analysis was assessed from the Transaction Cost Theory and Principal-Agent Theory (PAT) perspectives. Stakeholder Analysis and Q-methodology are chosen as an analysis tool based on the two theories above. Q-Methodology produces a simpler structure of actor perception called actor perception pattern (PP). The perception pattern represents several actors' main perception themes, which would help the analysis focus on the most significant perceptual themes regarding substantial elements of transaction costs. Stakeholder's analysis explains further the results of Q-methodology by mapping the actor, influence, urgency, and importance. This study found that the actor's perception, which is an element of transaction costs, has hampered the coordination in the logistics transport system at Tanjung Priok port due to conflict of interest and adverse selection of informal institutions. This situation becomes more complicated since a specific institution does not yet cover the coordination between actors in multimodal transportation. Therefore, the study suggests establishing the permanent institution as a coordination and management agency to facilitate the strategic concept of relational contracts in the long term, which is expected to expand and deepen institutional coordination.

RETRACTED: Development of cold chain logistics transportation system based on 5G network and Internet of things system

By implementing the Internet of things, the cold chain items are tracked in real time, and the data is tracked and realized through the GPS system. WSM is realized by integrating wireless controller FPGA of Xilinx software. For items that pass through the button position, the scaling effect under integer optimization and the overall economic benefits of transportation still maximize trunk transportation evidence. Cold chain logistics in the network design of transportation decision-makers provide a specific reference. It is believed to be based on the proposed Predictive Data Transfer Technology (PDTT) framework and an optimized IoT data model. An Internet of Things analysis framework for assessing overall performance. Simulation results confirm the performance of this method. Also, freezing temperature monitoring and regular remote tracking of freight container locations are needed to prevent food from being transported under cold chain logistics. Therefore, the access point (coordination) of GPS and 5G communication systems and wireless sensor network integration is extensive, developed in our project. The proposed WSM is implemented by integrating mainly a wireless microcontroller FPGA based on Xilinx software.

Modeling of information support to optimize logistics tasks in transport sector using a programmable container transformer simulator

Introduction. The structure of the transport logistics system for the transportation of container transformers in an urbanized environment to optimize production costs with elements of intelligent urban mobility, as well as the simulation software for modeling and testing the developed system, are described. The basic principles of the interaction between elements of the system are presented through the behavioral modeling of containers and carriers.Software is created to simulate the operation of the logistics infrastructure for transformer containers using wireless technology and the Internet of Things; and services for the rapid information exchange between participants (objects and subjects) of this process are implemented. Materials and Methods. A general method of organizing a network with a web server and a mobile client, as well as the basic principle of interaction between the server and the client, is described. The basics of developing a simulator designed to simulate all possible states of a container transformer are specified. Results. A common system architecture and a simulator are created for the software debugging and testing under the organization of a single space to monitor and optimize cargo transportation using “smart” container transformers while providing transport services to the population and legal entities in an urban environment. Discussion and Conclusions. The developed simulator as part of the information system provides speeding up the creation, debugging and testing of the software for solving logistics problems in the transport sector.

A Novel Planning Method of Urban Building Wastes for Environment Protection and Sustainable Development

The building construction wastes seriously polluted the environment; building construction wastes and the recycling of green packaging materials are the important link of environment protection and sustainable development. The building construction wastes have complicated composition. Some of them can be recycled by simply sorting, but most urban building construction wastes require special separation or reprocessing. Therefore, building an efficient and practical building construction wastes multilevel utilization recycling system to resolve the recycling problems of building construction wastes is meaningful. By systematically analyzing the grading recycling system of building construction wastes, this article uses systems engineering, logistics theory, resources recycling science, management science, and other related methods and knowledge to establish a novel nonlinear programming (LP) intelligence planning analysis model for a complex reverse logistics transportation system composed of three-level recycling parts of the building construction wastes, and applies a practical example to propose the solving method of new models based on genetic algorithms and LINGO software. The presented new model and its detailed solving method can help us find the best recycling scheme from urban building construction wastes, and it has great significance for the sustainable development in building construction enterprises.

Efficient and secure logistics transportation system

The presented comparative characteristic of the values of the indicators of the Logistics Efficiency Index illustrates the problems of the transport and logistics complex of Russia. Consideration of the effectiveness of the transport and logistics complex from various perspectives (financial, production) made it possible to justify the need to formalize the relations (coordination of conflicting interests) of the participants in the logistics process, to ensure the internal integrity and security of the functioning of the transport and logistics complex. The solution to these issues was proposed by creating a special cyberphysical system using multi-agent systems, Internet of things, blockchain, and Big Data, Data Mining intelligent technologies. The presentation of the transport and logistics complex as a cyber-physical system made it possible to consider it in the following aspects: - as an interaction of agents based on multi-agent systems (information interaction is organized on the principles of blockchain and the Internet of things); - as a continuous process of transport services, the improvement of the technology of which is proposed to be carried out using the process and design approaches, a mathematical description - through models based on the theory of mass service and coordination of economic interests of economic entities; - as an artificial intelligence system based on Big Data, Data Mining technologies, including the theory of pattern recognition, game theory, methods of self-organization of models (for example, the method of group accounting of arguments), cognitive analysis and others.

Research on Marine Port Logistics Transportation System Based on Ant Colony Algorithm

Kang, L., 2020. Research on marine port logistics transportation system based on ant colony algorithm. In: Bai, X. and Zhou, H. (eds.), Advances in Water Resources, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Development. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 115, pp. 64-67. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.The quality of maritime transportation service is directly related to the optimization results of port ship dispatching and is a key part of the port ship dispatching management system. Therefore, how to effectively improve the throughput of port logistics, further reduce the number of containers stored in ports, accelerate the turnover speed of ships, and effectively reduce the transportation cost of global logistics are facing many challenges. In this paper, a “multi-ship, multi-field” vehicle scheduling model with a certain berthing time is established, and the port vehicle scheduling problem is treated as a “single resource and single target” workshop scheduling problem by using the principle of ant colony algorithm. To find an effective way to solve the non-linear optimization problem of the maximum runoff and minimum cost flow in the container transportation network, and to provide a more substantial reference basis for the unified decision-making and allocation of the port container transportation network system.

Transport logistics system development in Ukraine: latest trends

Transport logistics system development in Ukraine: latest trends

Evaluating Critical Factors Influencing the Reliability of Emergency Logistics Systems Using Multiple-Attribute Decision Making

The infectious disease COVID-19 has swept across the world in 2020, and it continues to cause massive losses of life and severe economic problems in all countries. Providing emergency supplies such as protective medical equipment and materials required to secure people’s livelihood is thus currently prioritized by governments. Establishing a reliable emergency logistics system is critical in this regard. This paper used the Delphi method to design a formal decision structure to assess emergency logistics system reliability (ELSR) by obtaining a consensus from a panel of experts. Assessing ELSR is a typical multiple-attribute decision making (MADM) problem, and the related MADM methods are usually on the basis of symmetry principles. A hybrid MADM model, called the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL)-based Analytical Network Process (D-ANP), was developed to identify the critical factors influencing ELSR. An analysis of empirical evidence showed that the emergency logistics command and coordination system and the emergency material supply system play important roles in ELSR, while the emergency logistics transportation and distribution system and the emergency information system are not so important. This conclusion is different from previous research about traditional disaster emergency logistics. Moreover, the cause–effect relationships among the key factors indicated that the system of command and coordination for emergency logistics and the supply system for emergency materials should be improved. Accordingly, effective suggestions for emergency logistics services for epidemic prevention are provided in this paper. The main contributions of this paper are (1) establishing a comprehensive and systematic evaluating index of ELSR for epidemic prevention; (2) employing a kind of structured, namely D-ANP, to identify the critical factors with non-commensurable and conflicting (competing) characteristics; and (3) comparing the differences of reliable criteria between the emergency logistics of epidemic prevention and the traditional disaster emergency logistics.

Використання інформаційних технологій обробки даних в сучасних системах транспортної логістики

The article analyzes the use of information technology and modern data processing methods to increase the efficiency of the personnel of the transport logistics system. The relevance and necessity of creating a logistic information system within the framework of building an operation (combat) command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) system in the Armed Forces of Ukraine is substantiated. Defined areas for the implementation of information technology, the use of communication support and the integration of information flows in transport. The main important problems and tasks in transport logistics are formed. Based on the studies, the main technological processes of data processing using information technology are determined. The information security requirements are formulated that are necessary to ensure the correct operation of transport logistics information systems. According to the results of the analysis of data processing information processes using modern information and telecommunication technologies, conclusions are drawn about the advantages of their implementation and application. The directions of further research for the construction of a logistics information system of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are identified.

Digital transformation infrastructure and transportation logistics systems

The paper considers an integrated approach to the management of the life cycle of the transport and logistics infrastructure, basing on the concept of digital transformation and logistics engineering. The issues of digital transformation of the transport infrastructure are of particular importance in the context of the transition to the concept of Industry 4.0. This implies the existence of new infrastructure requirements, both in terms of costs and from a strategic approach to increasing business productivity, taking into account the sustainability criteria and response time to failure situations. As the basis of a highly efficient integrated TLS, there is a coordinated interaction of enterprises within the stages of the life cycle “design – operation – operational control – check and corrective actions – check of the control system”. New approaches have been recommended that provide highly efficient support for global transport systems, not only through the use of digital technologies, but also logistic engineering methods.

Quality Assessment of Transit Potential of the Transport–Logistics System of Ukraine

In the article the place of Ukraine is determined in a global transport system and attention is accented on disparity between the potential possibilities of the transport and logistics system and the real parameters of international transit through the territory of Ukraine. It is proved that a qualitative assessment of the transport and logistics system, for its adaptation to the world requirements, needs to be carried out according to the internationally recognized methods, in particular, the Logistics Performance Index ( LPI) developed and implemented by the World Bank. The method takes into account the assessment of six indicators: “Customs”; Infrastructure; “International shipments”; “Logistics competence”; “Tracking & tracing”; “Timeliness”. The most developed components of the Ukrainian logistics system are the possibility of laying routes and tracking of goods, and, accordingly, timeliness of their deliveries, and the least developed - the quality of trade and transport infrastructure. The outlined problems of logistics in Ukraine and the explored causes of their occurrence allowed to structure the directions of improvement of all components of LPI, which will help to increase the transit potential of the country’s transport and logistics system.

Freight Transit Assignments for an Integrated Network of Road Transportation and Underground Logistics Systems

AbstractAlleviating the pressure due to increasing freight transportation traffic by using low-emission and innovative transportation methods can reduce a number of problems, such as transportation...

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Development of the model (algorithm) of the efficient transportation logistics with the purpose of collection and transportation of the solid municipal waste to the places of their recycling

As of today, problem of the solid municipal waste (hereinafter to be referred to as the SMW) is the topical problem for any country of the world. Volumes of the accumulated waste increase from year to year, while problem of their utilisation requires taking decisive actions today already. Overfilling of trash containers, delayed removal of domestic waste, and the absence of possibility to sort solid municipal waste are often observed in various inhabited localities. These facts cause disruption of the aesthetical and ecological components of the living environment of population. The above-listed factors are consequences of the improper and inefficient logistic system of handling of the solid municipal waste both within an inhabited locality and within the entire country. Therefore, there exists necessity in development of the efficient transport logistic system of handling of the solid municipal waste. Goal of this article is to develop the efficient logistic system of handling of the solid municipal waste through development of the relevant models and algorithms of transportation of waste from the places of their generation to the places of their utilisation and recycling. Results of the performed investigation are as follows: main directions, strategies, and mechanisms have been analysed in order to ensure solving the problems, which are connected with the solid municipal waste, with the waste transportation and utilisation; model of the logistic system for the waste handling was developed in general form; comprehensive model of the processes for development of the efficient logistic system for collection and transportation of waste to the places of its utilisation and recycling was formulated; mathematical description of this model with the help of the theory of sets was made; algorithm for selection of the optimal carrier of the solid municipal waste on the basis of the multi-criteria analysis and expert appraisal was developed. Practical significance of results of this investigation is in the developed algorithm, which ensures selection of the optimal carrier of the SMW. In accordance with this algorithm, any local authority of a city or any inhabited locality has possibility to analyse the existing SMW carriers and select the best organisation, which proposes the required package of the relevant infrastructure and the required services.

IMPROVEMENT OF LOGISTICS SYSTEM OF MUNICIPAL TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

It is established that the use of the transport logistics theory in passenger transportation makes it possible to eliminate complex contradictions that arise, on the one hand, between passenger and transport enterprises, and on the other – between transport enterprises and society. It is theoretically proved that the use of logistical approaches in the organization of municipal passenger transportation gives a transport company advantages in the fight for the market and passengers, leads to lower costs and cost of services, improves the quality of service. On the basis of the analysis of logistical approaches in municipal transport management, the improvement of logistics transport system is carried out, which, unlike the existing ones, characterizes branched multithreaded urban transport processes and systems and is built on the basis of modern information and computer technologies.

Strategic upturn of reverse logistics with Crowdshipping: Transportation explication for India

The product buying preference of customers is shifting from traditional to online buying which shows significant changes in the behavior of purchasing. This shift in the trend of commerce to online platforms generates additional packages and parcels. Also, a collection of returned goods is becoming an issue of concern for sustainability, especially in urban areas. This problem of returning of goods gives rise to the concept of reverse logistics. The purpose of this research is to suggest crowdshipping measures via a proposed analytical framework for addressing the logistical gaps in interior regions while simultaneously producing co-benefits by reducing the emissions. The rapid urbanization offers both challenges and opportunities to policymakers not only in the creation of a transportation design and logistics systems for freight but also provides scope for reduction in logistics charges. In this paper, the analytical framework is being proposed to provide a sustainable solution since it can concurrently decrease the shipping costs, takes lesser time, generates lesser pollutants, and also reduces traffic congestion in a city. Crowdshipping is the concept of a supply chain in which the closest (or shortest) route is selected for delivery of products via the interested crowd. This paper also includes the systematic literature review done till date in the related areas of transportation, crowdshipping and reverse logistics to highlight the importance of the study being undertaken and for identifying the gaps.

Conjoint Knowledge Discovery Utilizing Data and Content with Applications in Business, Bio-medicine, Transport Logistics and Electrical Power Systems

Conjoint Knowledge Discovery Utilizing Data and Content with Applications in Business, Bio-medicine, Transport Logistics and Electrical Power Systems

EXACT SOLUTION OF TASKS OF DYNAMIC MODELING OF PROCESSES IN SYSTEMS OF TRANSPORT LOGISTIC

The dynamic models of processes in transport logistics systems are considered. In the literature, such complex systems as the military transport logistics system or the combat vehicle support system are often modeled as a set of typical system states. These states are interconnected by a large number of transitions of a given intensity, which are carried out with given probabilities. Graphically, this is represented using the so-called graph of states and transitions, and the probabilities of the system being in a particular state are the subject of research in such a graph. The methods available in the literature for studying the dynamic characteristics of state graphs and transitions are analyzed. A description of the changes in probabilities as a function of time is made using systems of differential equations, usually linear. Based on practical requirements, approximate solutions to such systems are usually sought. One of the approximate methods is the decomposition method, in which, instead of a system of coupled equations, a set of independent equations is considered, the solution of which is not difficult. The results of the solution have an accuracy satisfactory from the point of view of practical use. The assumptions based on which the decomposition method can be used are analyzed. It is shown that the accuracy of the obtained results substantially depends on the given initial conditions and should increase over time, when this dependence weakens. A method is proposed for the exact solution of a system of differential equations, free of any assumptions. The use of operational calculus is substantiated, which reduces the solution of a system of linear differential equations to the solution of a system of linear algebraic equations for unknown images of the sought-for Laplace functions. The method is used to describe the process of technical support for the restoration of the transport flow of military logistics. The boundaries of the possibility of applying the results of a simpler approximate solution are established.