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STraM: A strategic network design model for national freight transport decarbonization

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  • Bakker, Steffen J.S.
  • Martin, Jonas
  • van Beesten, E. Ruben
  • Brynildsen, Ingvild Synnøve
  • Sandvig, Anette
  • Siqveland, Marit
  • Golab, Antonia

Abstract

National freight transport models are valuable tools for assessing the impact of various policies and investments on achieving decarbonization targets under different future scenarios. However, these models struggle to address several critical elements necessary for strategic planning, such as the development and adoption of new fuel technologies over time, inertia in transport fleets, and uncertainty surrounding future transport costs. In this paper, we develop a strategic network design model, named STraM, that explicitly incorporates these key factors. STraM, being a two-stage stochastic program, effectively handles long-term uncertainty by considering different future scenarios in its decision-making process.It provides a network design plan that includes infrastructure investments and fuel technology decisions, aiming to achieve cost-effective decarbonization of the freight transport system. The model output can be used as input for higher-resolution national freight transport models to yield results with greater operational detail. We demonstrate the application of STraM through a case study of Norway, offering valuable insights into the strategic planning of decarbonizing freight transport.

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  • Bakker, Steffen J.S. & Martin, Jonas & van Beesten, E. Ruben & Brynildsen, Ingvild Synnøve & Sandvig, Anette & Siqveland, Marit & Golab, Antonia, 2025. "STraM: A strategic network design model for national freight transport decarbonization," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 197(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:transe:v:197:y:2025:i:c:s1366554525001176
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2025.104076
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