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700. Examining the Impact of Horizontal Collaboration on Individual Logistics Service Providers within Synchromodal Networks

Invited abstract in session TB-55: Freight transportation and logistic I, stream Transportation.

Tuesday, 10:30-12:00
Room: S02 (building: 101)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Shafagh Alaei Jordehi
Department of Business Technology and Operations-Mobilise, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
2. Javier Durán-Micco
Department of Maritime and Transport Technology, Delft University of Technology
3. Cathy Macharis
BUTO-MOBI, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
4. Koen Mommens
Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Department of Business Technology and Operations

Abstract

Horizontal collaboration, alongside with vertical collaboration, is one of the essential elements of synchromodal transport. Collaboration requires information sharing, among all involved organizations, even if they are competitors. Yet, implementing collaborative systems encounters significant challenges, such as lack of trust among potential participants and concerns about losing competitiveness. To address this challenge, we develop a simulation model of a synchromodal network to study the interactions between different players in the network as well as the impact of horizontal collaboration on individual logistic service providers. The results show that while collaboration yields benefit for the overall system, these advantages are not evenly distributed among all players, and certain entities may even experience losses under specific circumstances. Our model visualizes these disparities and can be used to design compensation schemes that encourage logistic service providers to participate in collaborative systems. Ultimately, this model provides insights into the advantages and obstacles of horizontal collaboration in synchromodal and in general logistics networks and can be useful for designing more equitable and sustainable logistics systems.

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Status: accepted

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