Shandong Science ›› 2022, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (5): 89-96.doi: 10.3976/j.issn.1002-4026.2022.05.011

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Location planning of a cold chain logistic center for warehousing in rural areas

XIE Long(), ZHANG Xiao-dong*()   

  1. School of Traffic and Transportation,Beijing Jiaotong University,Beijing 100044,China
  • Received:2022-08-06 Online:2022-10-20 Published:2022-10-10
  • Contact: ZHANG Xiao-dong E-mail:19120918@bjtu.edu.cn;zhangxd@bjtu.edu.cn

Abstract:

This study addresses the problems associated with the storage and loss of “the first kilometer” of agricultural produce logistics in rural areas. As an example, areas with cold storage requirements are considered and the location model of a cold chain logistic center is proposed under the operation guideline of local refrigeration, direct delivery from the origin for cold chain produce logistics in rural areas. Because fresh agricultural products are perishable, requirements for transportation and refrigeration are high. Therefore, the location model introduces time constraints. The objective is to minimize the total cost of transportation, investment, construction and operation. The model is solved using the Gurobi optimizer, achieving the optimal solution that meets time-related requirements and ensuring the rationality of the warehouse location planning results. Finally, ten alternative addresses are determines. Results show that the cost of building seven cold chain storage centers is the lowest. The findings of this study confirm the feasibility of the location model of the cold chain logistic center in rural areas by considering product types, costs, and time.

Key words: cold chain, location planning, logistics of agricultural products, rural area, fresh products

CLC Number: 

  • U16