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Horizontal Cooperation in Transport and Logistics: A Literature Review

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  • Frans Cruijssen
  • Wout Dullaert
  • Hein Fleuren

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This article presents a broad review of horizontal cooperation in transport and logistics. This topic is fast gaining momentum in the logistics sector and is thus highly relevant from a practical point of view. Moreover, horizontal cooperation is also interesting from a theoretical perspective because it can be approached by various disciplines, offering a forum for economists, operations researchers, and psychologists, among others. The purpose of this article is to provide a starting point for intensified future research on the topic of horizontal cooperation. In addition to a discussion of various types of horizontal cooperation and closely related literature, the drivers, impediments, and facilitators are reviewed and supported by an extensive bibliography.

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  • Frans Cruijssen & Wout Dullaert & Hein Fleuren, 2007. "Horizontal Cooperation in Transport and Logistics: A Literature Review," Transportation Journal, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 46(3), pages 22-39, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:transj:v:46:y:2007:i:3:p:22-39
    DOI: 10.2307/20713677
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