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Paving the Way Towards Zero-Emission and Robust Inland Shipping

Kirichek, Alex (author), Pruyn, J.F.J. (author), Atasoy, B. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Zuidwijk, R. (author), van Duin, Ron (author), Tachi, K. (author), van Koningsveld, M. (author)

Several measures have been developed to prevent emissions from inland water transportation. However, it is challenging to weigh all the aspects to identify the pathway that will ultimately result in zero-emission inland shipping. A data-driven virtual representation of the inland shipping system can be used to evaluate zero-emission strategies,...

conference paper 2023

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Quantification of bone surface textures: exploring a new method of ontogenetic ageing

de Rooij, Jimmy (author), Vintges, M.Q. (author), Zuidwijk, T. (author), Heerkens, C.T.H. (author), Schulp, Anne S. (author)

Identification of ontogenetic age classes plays an important role in the fields of zoology, palaeontology and archaeology, where accurate age classifications of (sub)fossil remains are a crucial component for the reconstruction of past life. Textural ageing—the identification of age-related bone surface textures—provides a size-independent...

journal article 2023

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Algebraic solutions for the Fourier transform interrogator

Grillo Peternella, F. (author), Harmsma, Peter (author), Horsten, R.C. (author), Zuidwijk, T. (author), Urbach, Paul (author), Adam, A.J.L. (author)

A new method for fast, high resolution interrogation of an array of photonic sensors is proposed. The technique is based on the integrated Fourier transform (FT) interrogator previously introduced by the authors. Compared to other interferometric interrogators, the FT-interrogator is very compact and has an unprecedented tolerance to...

journal article 2021

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Let the Game Begin: Enhancing Sustainable Collaboration among Actors in Innovation Ecosystems in a Playful Way

Roukouni, A. (author), Lukosch, Heide (author), Verbraeck, A. (author), Zuidwijk, Rob (author)

Logistics and transport systems are complex systems for which sustainable innovations are urgently needed. Serious games are an acknowledged tool for training, learning, and decision making, as well as for helping to introduce innovative concepts for complex systems. Technological innovations for the transport domain that can improve...

journal article 2020

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On-chip interrogator based on Fourier transform spectroscopy

Grillo Peternella, F. (author), Esselink, Thomas (author), Dorsman, S.A. (author), Harmsma, Peter (author), Horsten, R.C. (author), Zuidwijk, T. (author), Urbach, Paul (author), Adam, A.J.L. (author)

In this paper, the design and the characterization of a novel interrogator based on integrated Fourier transform (FT) spectroscopy is presented. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first integrated FT spectrometer used for the interrogation of photonic sensors. It consists of a planar spatial heterodyne spectrometer, which is...

journal article 2019

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Analyzing competition in intermodal freight transport networks: The market implication of business consolidation strategies

Saeedi, H. (author), Wiegmans, B. (author), Behdani, B. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author)

To cope with an intense and competitive environment, intermodal freight transport operators have increasingly adopted business practices —like horizontal and vertical business integration—which aim to reduce the operational costs, increase the profit margins, and improve their competitive position in the market. These strategies and business...

journal article 2017

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European intermodal freight transport network: Market structure analysis

Saeedi, H. (author), Wiegmans, B. (author), Behdani, B. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author)

The analysis of market structure and concentration measures for the Intermodal Freight Transport (IFT) market is important to avoid market failure and to find the areas for policy making to promote IFT market share. This analysis can be performed for separate segments, for example, the market for transshipment service or the market for main...

journal article 2017

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Bringing optics to Fab Labs in Europe

Adam, A.J.L. (author), Zuidwijk, T. (author), Urbach, Paul (author)

The Optics Group of Delft University of Technology plays a major role in teaching optics to bachelor and master students. In addition, the group has a long record of introducing, demonstrating and teaching optics to quite diverse groups of people from outside of the university. We will describe some of these activities and focus on a recently...

conference paper 2017

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Minimizing cost of empty container repositioning in port hinterlands, while taking repair operations into account

Hjortnaes, T. (author), Wiegmans, B. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author), Klijnhout, R. (author)

Shipping companies are striving to optimize their empty container repositioning strategies which also contribute to reduced congestion and environmental improvements. In this paper we propose a multi-commodity model that makes an explicit distinction between flows of non-damaged containers, on the one hand, and flows of damaged containers, on...

journal article 2017

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Multimodal schedule design for synchromodal freight transport systems

Behdani, B. (author), Fan, Yun (author), Wiegmans, B. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author)

Intermodal freight transport has been discussed for decades as an alternative to unimodal road transport. However, it still does not represent a significant portion of the total freight market. A new and promising possibility to improve the performance of freight systems is the synchromodal design of hinterland transport systems. A...

journal article 2016

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Introducing competition in urban consolidation center freight allocation modeling

Simoni, M.D. (author), Wiegmans, B. (author), Van Duin, J.H.R. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author)

Urban consolidation center (UCC) represents in many cities the most chosen solution by the local governments to reduce the negative impacts of city freight distribution. In order to achieve successful results, it is important to consider also the perspective of carriers with respect to the choice of facility location and the evaluation of costs....

conference paper 2015

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Introducing competition in urban consolidation centre freight allocation modelling

Simoni, M. (author), Wiegmans, B. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author), Van Duin, J.H.R. (author)

conference paper 2015

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Educating the next generation of customs professionals

Heijmann, F. (author), Lutterop, M (author), Tan, Y.H. (author), Giesbers, B (author), Zuidwijk, RA (author), Hulstijn, J. (author)

Are there ways to improve compliance, safety, security,<br/>operational efficiency and information quality in<br/>international trade? Reduce the administrative burden<br/>for business and government? Foster the uniform<br/>application of Customs legislation? Encourage mutual<br/>understanding between the public and private sector,<br/>and even...

journal article 2015

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A consolidation model for cargo-driven intermodal transportation

Behdani, B. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author)

Accessibility of main sea ports by road has become increasingly difficult due to rapid growth in container throughput. To deal with this challenge, new ways for handling containers and distribution of cargo flows are needed to define and implement. One possibility is going beyond container transportation and considering cargos inside the...

conference paper 2014

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Coordinated risk management for supply chain and government

Pourakbar, M. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author), Veenstra, A. (author), Lucassen, I. (author)

This paper aims at studying the coordination of governmental actors, such as customs, and supply chain partners in order to mitigate risks. To do so the concepts of supply chain visibility and data pipeline are briefly revisited. Then the result of a survey, highlighting the risk coordination challenges, carried with customs and supply chain...

conference paper 2012

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MIPLIB Truckload PDPTW Instances Derived from a Real-World Drayage Case

Srour, F.J. (author), Máhr, T. (author), De Weerdt, M.M. (author), Zuidwijk, R.A. (author)

This paper describes five sets of 33 Mixed Integer Problem instances each, for a total of 165 instances, derived from a real-world full-truckload pick-up and delivery problem with time windows at the Port of Rotterdam. These instances represent 33 individual days of data encompassing 65 jobs and 40 trucks. We report, in this paper, on the...

report 2010

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Multipurpose furnace for in situ studies of polycrystalline materials using synchrotron radiation

Sharma, H. (author), Wattjes, A.C. (author), Amirthalingam, M. (author), Zuidwijk, T. (author), Geerlofs, N. (author), Offerman, S.E. (author)

We report a multipurpose furnace designed for studies using synchrotron radiation on polycrystalline materials, namely, metals, ceramics, and (semi)crystalline polymers. The furnace has been designed to carry out three-dimensional (3D) x-ray diffraction measurements but can also be used for other types of synchrotron radiation research. The...

journal article 2009

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Can agents measure up? A comparative study of an agent-based and on-line optimization approach for a drayage problem with uncertainty

Máhr, T. (author), Srour, J. (author), De Weerdt, M.M. (author), Zuidwijk, R. (author)

Experiments studying the behavior of agent based methods over varying levels of uncertainty in comparison to traditional optimization methods are generally absent from the literature. In this paper we apply two structurally distinct solution approaches, an on-line optimization and an agent based approach, to a drayage problem with time windows...

journal article 2009

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Agent Performance in Vehicle Routing when the Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty (extended abstract)

Mahr, T. (author), Srour, J. (author), De Weerdt, M.M. (author), Zuidwijk, R. (author)

In this paper we investigate whether a distributed agent-based planning approach indeed suffers less from job arrival uncertainty than a centralized optimization-based approach. In order to compare the two different approaches, we use the best available algorithms for both sides.

conference paper 2008

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Agent Performance in Vehicle Routing when the Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty

Mahr, T. (author), De Weerdt, M.M. (author), Srour, J. (author), Zuidwijk, R. (author)

While intermodal transport has the potential to introduce efficiency to the transport network, this transport environment also suffers from a lot of uncertainty at the interface of modes. For example, trucks moving containers to and from a port terminal are often uncertain as to when exactly their container will be released from the ship, from...

conference paper 2008