Abstract:
We introduce complex network analysis and use a commercial vehicle’s observed trip as a proxy
for a business relation between two facilities in its activity chain. We extract facility locations
by applying density-based clustering to GPS data of commercial vehicle activities. The network
among the facilities is then extracted by analysing the activity chains of more than 25 000 commercial
vehicles. Centrality metrics proves useful and novel in identifying and locating key logistics players.
Transport planners and decision makers can benefit from such an approach as it allows them to
design more targeted initiatives and policy interventions.
