Last Mile Delivery in City Logistics Under Route Duration Penalties

Key Points

• Efficient last mile delivery is crucial for meeting modern urban logistics demands, particularly in congested areas.
• Route duration penalties lead to increased costs, impacting overall supply chain efficiency and timely deliveries.
• The study employs an analytical framework to assess the impact of these penalties on logistics performance.
• These findings suggest that optimizing route durations could significantly enhance delivery processes in urban settings.

Abstract