The one container drayage problem with soft time windows

Intermodal freight transport consists of using different modes without changing the load unit. This results in a significant reduction time that goods spend at intermodal terminals, where transshipment takes place. Drayage refers to on trucks among depots, customers and suppliers. In spite fact drayage only represents between 5 10 percent total distance, it may amount up more than 30 costs. The aim this work is study operations. First, an extensive literature review undertaken. Since chain can become efficient by means proper organisation movements, optimization daily problem has been identified as one main ways reducing cost improving On problem, lack common benchmark hindered reaching further conclusions from all research carried out. Therefore, paper proposes framework presents generalized formulation which allows modeling most policies, with limitation considering one-container problems. Results show flexible tasks repositioning empty containers well soft windows reduce operating costs facilitate management companies. help consider adequate policies regarding operations terminals.