The planning and control of logistics and transport services plays a decisive role in the course of reducing and shifting freight traffic. Our research focus area "Planning" is especially concerned with the planning of intermodal transport chains and urban logistics using simulation and heuristic optimization methods

The thematic emphasis of our research area “Planning” is on the strategic, tactical, and operational planning of intermodal transport chains and urban logistics systems. To ensure cost-efficient and at the same time reliable logistics and transport services, the research area develops, for example, solutions for transport network and location planning, capacity planning, and route planning using simulation and optimization models. The consideration of uncertain parameters (transport demand, times, and capacities) plays an important role in this context.

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