Modelling solutions for cost optimization in multimodal transports considering the operational risk variables
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/transport.2025.25716Abstract
The general risk assessment usually has the potential of setting a viable ground for pursuing a complex mathematical model based on an objective function, defined by several variables and constraints, which can be further applied for the specific analysis of multimodal transport. In order to assess the operational risks in multimodal transports, the authors have formulated an objective function with the aim of minimizes the sum of total cost of transportation on route components depending on the risk variables, respectively for road, maritime and railway subsystems of multimodal transport, in different combinatorial perspectives. The main objective of this study is to provide a method to value the overall risk assessment based on the defined objective function, considering both the variables that may influence the cost effectiveness and the relevant probabilities for each route component of multimodal transport. In this perspective, the authors have sought to provide practical solutions for decision-making process in multimodal routing, to optimize the costs on different routes and to contribute for decision-making process in routing and transports mode selection. The main contribution is residing from the novelty of decision-making process approach, considering the risk variables in different combination, facile to be applied professional in multimodal transportation in routing process, when risks are to be considered as significant for process reliability.
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