3. CDU objectives
3.1 CDU definition
The aim of this type of equipment is to manage the flow of goods through the city, channelling them to a site where they are grouped and ungrouped ("cross-docking" operations) before being delivered to the final destination. Symmetrically, the same applies to shipments.
CDUs optimize routes by recomposing shipments, thus maximizing vehicle fill and limiting the number of kilometers traveled
The main aim is to achieve...
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FNE – France Nature Environnement http://www.fne.asso.fr
IFSTTAR – Institut français des sciences et technologies des transports, de l'aménagement et des réseaux http://www.ifsttar.fr
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