Abstract：To probe into the construction mechanism of container liner network, its characteristics is analyzed to find that the expected volume between nodes is a key factor which determines the construction of liner route. The gravity model for container liner network is constructed by connecting the node pair in expected volume order. Then an empirical study on the East Asian container liner network is made in which the port fitness index is calculated to construct a simulative network. The evolution result demonstrates that the connectivity is enhancing and the major topological characteristics in simulative network are approaching those in physical network along with adding of lines. Thus, the model is validated and can be applied in container shipping practice.
王杰, 梁金鹏. 基于预期流优化的集装箱班轮网络引力模型[J]. 复杂系统与复杂性科学, 2014, 11(4): 66-71.
WANG Jie, LIANG Jinpeng. Gravity Model on Container Liner Network Based on Expected Volume Optimization[J]. Complex Systems and Complexity Science, 2014, 11(4): 66-71.
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