This paper proposes a robust formulation for the empty container repositioning problem considering foldable containers under demand uncertainty. The robust formulation
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A five-in-one foldable container design could boost efficiency and transform the carriages of empties, claims Florida-based Compact Container Systems (CCS).
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Holland Container Innovations saw a solution to this problem of empty container repositioning, in the form of a 40ft foldable container, which can save on relocation costs of empty containers.
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A five-in-one foldable container design could boost efficiency and transform the carriages of empties, claims Florida-based Compact
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This study seeks to explore the effectiveness of employing foldable containers (FLDs) in liner shipping to reduce relocation and the
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Because of the extreme imbalance in intercontinental trade, the repositioning of empty containers creates a significant problem for shipping companies. There are many efforts
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Foldable containers are considered an effective solution to deal with the endemic imbalance in the repositioning of empty containers. Several foldable containers were
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We analyze the effects of foldable containers using a newly developed multi-port and multi-period container planning model. The proposed model is a large-scale optimization
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The paper explores the potential of foldable containers as a solution for the costly issue of empty container repositioning in maritime logistics. Through qualitative research of 23
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However, their facilities are vulnerable to unfavorable events caused by disruptive events, and often experience complete failure in practice. To guarantee a certain level of
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The imbalance in global trade has led to an uneven distribution of empty containers worldwide, resulting in difficulties in cargo transportation. For instance, import
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This study seeks to explore the effectiveness of employing foldable containers (FLDs) in liner shipping to reduce relocation and the empty containers and bunker costs (BCs)
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