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Oct 2026
An Exact Branch-Price-and-Cut Algorithm for a Truck-as-Hub Vehicle Routing Problem with Drones
Rural last-mile logistics remains challenging because of sparse demand, limited road infrastructure, and long travel distances. We study a Truck-as-Hub Vehicle Routing Problem with Drones in Rural Areas, in which multiple trucks each carry a dedicated fleet of drones. Drone launch and retrieval are restricted to predes...
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