Understanding the accessibility of a logistics hub requires integrating geographic distance with transportation efficiency. The farther a supply point is from the hub, the greater the time and cost incurred, especially when road conditions vary.
Transportation speed is moderated by the road quality factor, a dimensionless coefficient ranging from 0 (poor) to 1 (optimal). This factor adjusts the nominal speed to reflect realβworld conditions such as pavement type, gradient, and congestion.
By combining vehicle capacity, trip frequency, and handling time, planners can estimate the daily throughput that a hub can realistically support, guiding decisions on infrastructure investment and routing.
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