Research Article

An Optimal Hierarchical Decision Model for a Regional Logistics Network with Environmental Impact Consideration

Table 3

The transfer time and cost at the general logistics nodes.

ModeHGVLGVRailwayWaterway

HGV0 (0)0.5 (1.5)1.5 (3.6)2 (4.2)
LGV0.5 (1.5)0 (0)1.1 (3.3)1.2 (3.9)
Railway1.5 (3.6)1.1 (3.3)0 (0)1.8 (2.7)
Waterway2 (4.2)1.2 (3.9)1.8 (2.7)0 (0)

Note. The numbers inside and outside the brackets are transfer cost ($/ton) and transfer time (hour), respectively.