cargorouting
Cargo routing is the planning and execution of moving freight from origin to destination in the most efficient manner. It encompasses selecting routes, modes of transport, and schedules to minimize cost, transit time, or emissions while meeting service requirements and regulatory constraints.
Cargo routing covers all transport modes—road, rail, sea, and air—and their intermodal combinations. Decisions include shipment
Techniques used include optimization models such as the vehicle routing problem (VRP) and its variants like
Outcomes and challenges include balancing cost, speed, reliability, and carbon footprint; coping with disruptions from weather,
Overall, cargorouting is a core function of logistics and supply chain management, aimed at improving service