Multi-agent systems modelling approach to evaluate urban motorways for city logistics

International Journal of Urban Sciences

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 154-165

  Teo, J S E ^a   Taniguchi, E ^a   Qureshi, A G ^a  

^a KYOTO UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

city logistics; evaluation; freight; multi agent; road authorities; urban motorway

Indexed keywords

EID: 84904982334     PISSN: 12265934     EISSN: 21616779     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/12265934.2014.929020     Document Type: Article

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