2011•Journal of Wuhan Institute of Shipbuilding TechnologyRequires access

Research on the Empty Container Distribution Problem

Yang Linyan

Abstract

Empty container distribution has been an important and difficult problem of container transportation.This paper analyzed subjective and objective factors that lead to the appearance of empty container distribution and empty container management problems.Based on the above analysis,this paper made some significant suggestions to optimize or reduce the empty container distribution.

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Key concepts: Container (type theory), Distribution (mathematics), Computer science, Operations research, Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Mathematical analysis