The article points out the major importance of transport logistics hubs within freight transport and, thus, underpins the fact that they should also be considered sufficiently in freight demand models.

More than 100 models were examined regarding their consideration of logistics in general and transport logistics hubs in particular. Methodsīased on an extensive literature review a broad and internationally oriented analysis of transport models has been conducted. The aim of this article is, therefore, to review how transport logistics hubs are considered in freight transport demand models and to discuss remaining gaps and challenges. Currently it is not apparent which models do consider transport logistics hubs and how they do.

However, transport logistics hubs – hubs without storage function that are primarily used for transhipment – seem to be not considered adequately in most freight models although they are crucial for freight transport. The increasing importance of logistics and its effects on transportation processes have been considered in freight transport demand modelling by new model developments incorporating several logistics aspects.

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