Intro
Preface
References
Acknowledgements
Contents
Acronyms
Part I Introduction
1 Categorisations of Optimisation Problems in Synchromodal Logistics
Introduction
Context of Synchromodal Logistics
Literature
Optimisation Framework
Changing Position in the Framework
Complexity and Self-Organisation
Uncertainty and Scope of Optimisation
Conclusion
References
2 Framework of Synchromodal Transportation Problems
Introduction
Literature
Framework Identifiers and Elements
Identifiers
Elements
Notation
Six-Field Notation

Two-Column Notation
On the Two Notations
Examples
Solution Method Mapping
Relationship to VRP Terminology
Discussion
References
Part II Solving MCMCF Problems
3 Deterministic Container-to-Mode Assignment
Introduction
Modelling the Problem as a MCMC Flow Problem on a Space-Time Network
Space-Time Networks
Minimum-Cost Multi-Commodity Flow
Allowing Lateness with Virtual Sinks
Solving to Optimality
Infinite Resource Models and the Corresponding Graph Reductions
Double Matrix Infinite Resources
Other Or No Infinite Resources
Numerical Results

Discussion
Added Value
Conclusion
References
4 Stochastic Container-to-Mode Assignment
Introduction
Concepts and Definitions
Transit Ideas and Transit Instances
Request Ideas and Request Instances
Omnifutures
Finite Window Methods and Rolling Window Methods
Locked Futures and Future Trees
Demifutures
Solving to Optimality
Two-Stage Stochastic Programming
Multistage Stochastic Programming: An Illustrative Example
Why Multistage Stochastic Programming Is Not Used
Markov Decision Processes
Single Future Iteration Heuristics

Expected Future Iteration
Partially Pessimistic Future Iteration
Numerical Results
Discussion
Added Value
Conclusion
References
5 Deterministic Operational Freight Planning
Introduction
Notation of Variables and Parameters
Problem Features
A Note on Labour Conditions
Solving to Optimality
ILP Formulation
Speed-up from Additional Constraints
Greedy Gain Heuristic
Compatibility Clustering Heuristic
Used Metrics
Description of Algorithm
Numerical Results
Discussion
Added Value
Conclusion
References

6 Alternative Performance Indicators for Optimising Container Assignment in a Synchromodal TransportationNetwork
Introduction
Attributes
Robustness
Flexibility
Definitions
Customer Satisfaction
Conclusions
References
7 Decision Making in a Dynamic Transportation Network: A Multi-Objective Approach
Introduction
Multi-Objective Analysis
Multi-Objective Approach
Proposed Approach
Example
Conclusions and Future Work
Reference
8 Reduction of Variables for Solving Logistic Flow Problems
Introduction
Multi-Commodity Network Design Problem