Impact of Parcel Lockers as Transfer Points on Crowdshipping Services: Carriers’ Perspective

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

R. Su Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

Lorant Tavasszy Transport and Planning - CEG (supervisor 1)
Ron van Duin Transport and Logistics - TPM (supervisor 2)
M.S. Cebeci Transport and Planning - CEG (coach)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2023 Rui Su
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Published Date

30-10-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

In the context of striving for zero emissions in cities in the future, finding new logistics methods is of paramount importance. Inspired by the concept of the Physical Internet, a parcel transportation method called ”crowdshipping” has begun to gain attention. In this study, a new form of crowdshipping is investigated, where parcel lockers are introduced as transfer points within crowdshipping. The research examines the impact of parcel lockers on crowdshipping services from the supply side in two aspects: carrier's choice behavior and the status of crowdshipping task completion in the simulation of Delft network with and without parcel lockers. The results suggest that the application of parcel lockers has a positive impact on crowdshipping services, and this new form of crowdshipping has potential for further development.