Rudy R. Negenborn       Rudy Negenborn
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Publications: All, in pictures, or by area of interest:
   
multi-agent systems, model predictive control, hybrid systems
multi-vessel systems, sustainability, synchromodality

logistics, intermodal transport, container transport
transport over water, control of ships

transportation networks, inter-terminal transport
water networks, power networks, gas networks

Category: Intermodal transport
   
80.A learning-based co-planning method with truck and container routing for improved barge departure times. R.B. Larsen, R.R. Negenborn, B. Atasoy. Annals of Operations Research, 2023. Open access.   
79.Synchromodal freight transport re-planning under service time uncertainty: An online model-assisted reinforcement learning. Y. Zhang, R.R. Negenborn, B. Atasoy. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, vol. 156, no. 104355, November 2023. Open access.   
78.Collaborative planning for intermodal transport with eco-label preferences. Y. Zhang, A. Heinold, F. Meisel, R.R. Negenborn, B. Atasoy. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, vol. 112, no. 103470, 2022.   
77.A Logit mixture model estimating the heterogeneous mode choice preferences of shippers based on aggregate data. A. Nicolet, R.R. Negenborn, B. Atasoy. IEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 3, pp. 650-661, 2022. Open access.   
76.A Lagrangian relaxation heuristic approach for coordinated global intermodal transportation. W. Guo, R.R. Negenborn, B. Atasoy. Accepted for the 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE'22), Mexico City, Mexico, August 2022.   
75.Global synchromodal shipment matching problem with dynamic and stochastic travel times: A reinforcement learning approach. W. Guo, B. Atasoy, R.R. Negenborn. Annals of Operations Research, 2021.   
74.Preference-based multi-objective optimization for synchromodal transport. Y. Zhang, B. Atasoy, R.R. Negenborn. Transportation Research Record, 2021. Open access.   
73.Mixed-integer nonlinear programming for energy-efficient container handling: formulation and customized genetic algorithm. J. Xin, C. Meng, A. D'Ariano, D. Wang, R.R. Negenborn. Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2021. Early access online.   
72.Global synchromodal transport with dynamic and stochastic shipment matching. W. Guo, B. Atasoy, W.W.A. Beelaerts van Blokland, R.R. Negenborn. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, vol. 152, no. 102404, August 2021. Open access.   
71.Anticipatory approach for dynamic and stochastic shipment matching in hinterland synchromodal transportation. W. Guo, B. Atasoy, W.W.A. Beelaerts van Blokland, R.R. Negenborn. Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, 2021. Open access.   
70.Coordinated optimization of equipment operations in a container terminal. T. Jonker, M.B. Duinkerken, N. Yorke-Smith, A. de Waal, R.R. Negenborn. Flexible Services and Manufacturing, vol. 33, pp. 281-311, 2021. Published online: July 2019.   
69.Simultaneous planning of container and vehicle-routes using model predictive control. R.B. Larsen, B. Atasoy, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 2019 European Control Conference (ECC'19), Naples, Italy, pp. 2177-2182, June 2019.   
68.Quality-aware control for optimizing meat supply chains. J.P. Sprong, J.M. Maestre, X. Lin, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 2019 European Control Conference (ECC'19), Naples, Italy, pp. 3867-3872, June 2019.   
67.Reducing unmet demand and spoilage in cut rose logistics: Modeling and control of fast moving perishable goods. X. Lin, R.R. Negenborn, M.B. Duinkerken, G. Lodewijks. Transportation Research Record, vol. 2672, no. 9, pp. 130-140, 2018. Open Access.   
66.Autonomous surface vessels in ports: Applications, technology and port infrastructures. A. Devaraju, L. Chen, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL 2018), Vietri sul Mare, Italy, pp. 85-105, October 2018.   
65.Survey on short-term technology developments and readiness levels for autonomous shipping. L.E. van Cappelle, L. Chen, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL 2018), Vietri sul Mare, Italy, pp. 106-123, October 2018.   
64.A many-to-one algorithm to solve a many-to-many matching problem for routing. W. Guo, W.W.A. Beelarts van Blokland, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL 2018), Vietri sul Mare, Italy, pp. 279-294, October 2018.   
63.Towards a flexible banana supply chain: dynamic reefer temperature management for reduced energy consumption and assured product quality. H. Mees, X. Lin, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Dynamics in Logistics (LDIC 2018), Bremen, Germany, pp. 223-230, February 2018.   
62.Multi-commodity multi-service matching design for container transportation systems. W. Guo, W. Beelaerts van Blokland, G. Lodewijks, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 2018 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting (TRB'18), Washington, D.C., January 2018.   
61.Quality-aware modeling and optimal scheduling for perishable good distribution networks: The case of banana logistics. X. Lin, R.R. Negenborn, M.B. Duinkerken, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL 2017), Southampton, UK, pp. 483-497, October 2017.   
60.MPC approach for synchronized supply chains of perishable goods. T. Hipolito, J.L. Nabais, R. Carmona-Benitez, M. Ayala Botto, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM 2017), Saarbrucken, Germany, pp. 574-579, October 2017.   
59.The cargo fare class mix problem for an intermodal corridor - Revenue management in synchromodal container transportation. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, R. Dekker. Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, vol. 29, no. 3-4, pp. 634-658, December 2017. Published online: 16 March 2017.   
58.Distributed model predictive control for cooperative synchromodal freight transport. L. Li, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, vol. 105, pp. 240-260, September 2017.   
57.Planning inland vessel operations in large seaports using a two-phase approach. S. Li, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. Computers and Industrial Engineering, vol. 106, pp. 41-57, April 2017.   
56.Minimizing cost of empty container repositioning in port hinterlands, while taking repair operations into account. T. Hjortnaes, B. Wiegmans, R.R. Negenborn, R.A. Zuidwijk, R. Klijnhout. Journal of Transport Geography, vol. 58, pp. 209-219, January 2017.   
55.Closed-loop coordination of inland vessels operations in large seaports using hybrid logic-based Benders decomposition. S. Li, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, vol. 97, pp. 1-21, January 2017.   
54.Towards quality-aware control of perishable goods in synchromodal transport networks. X. Lin, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 5th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation for Agriculture (IFAC AgriControl 2016), Seattle, Washington, pp. 132-137, August 2016.   
53.Fast ADMM for distributed model predictive control of cooperative Waterborne AGVs. H. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 1406-1413, July 2017.   
52.Closed-loop scheduling and control of waterborne AGVs for energy-efficient Inter Terminal Transport. H. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, vol. 105, pp. 261-278, September 2017.   
51.Terminal investment timing decisions in a competitive setting with uncertainty using a real option approach. S. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn. Maritime Policy & Management, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 392-411, 2017. Nominated Best Paper 2017.   
50.Real-time container transport planning with decision trees based on offline obtained optimal solutions. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, R. Dekker. Decision Support Systems, vol. 89, pp. 1-16, September 2016.   
49.Optimal scheduling and routing of free-range AGVs at large scale automated container terminals. F. Corman, J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, A. D'Ariano, M. Sama, A. Toli, G. Lodewijks. Periodica Polytechnica Transportation Engineering, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 145-154, 2016.   
48.Predictive path following with arrival time awareness for waterborne AGVs. H. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. Transportation Research Part C, vol. 70, pp. 214-237, September 2016.   
47.Cost allocation in a container shipping alliance considering economies of scale: A CKYH Alliance case study. S. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn, X. Zhu. International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 449-474, 2017.   
46.Design of port regulation mechanisms for multilayer governance: A Shanghai case study. S. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn. Maritime Economics & Logistics, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 89-111, March 2018.   
45.Approach integrating mixed-integer programming and constraint programming for planning rotations of inland vessels in a large seaport. S. Li, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. Transportation Research Record, vol. 2549, pp. 1-8, 2016.   
44.Achieving transport modal split targets at intermodal freight hubs using a model predictive approach. J.L. Nabais, R.R. Negenborn, R. Carmona-Benitez, M.A. Botto. Transportation Research Part C, vol. 60, pp. 278-297, 2015.   
43.Synchromodal container transportation: an overview of current topics and research opportunities. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, R. Dekker. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'15), Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 386-397, September 2015.   
42.Control of interacting machines in automated container terminals using a sequential planning approach for collision avoidance. J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, F. Corman, G. Lodewijks. Transportation Research Part C, vol. 60, pp. 377-396, 2015.   
41.Pricing intermodal freight transport services: A cost-plus-pricing strategy. L. Li, X. Lin, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'15), Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 541-556, September 2015.   
40.Cooperative distributed collision avoidance based on ADMM for waterborne AGVs. H. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'15), Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 181-194, September 2015.   
39.Cooperative relations among intermodal hubs and transport providers at freight networks using an MPC approach. J.L. Nabais, R.R. Negenborn, R. Carmona-Benitez, M.A. Botto. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'15), Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 478-494, September 2015.   
38.Cloud-based intelligent transportation system using Model Predictive Control. L. Heilig, R.R. Negenborn, S. Voss. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'15), Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 464-477, September 2015.   
37.Trajectory tracking control for underactuated surface vessels based on nonlinear Model Predictive Control. C. Liu, H. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn, X. Chu, L. Wang. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'15), Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 160-180, September 2015.   
36.A two phase approach for inter-terminal transport of inland vessels using preference-based coordination rules. S. Li, R.R Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'15), Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 281-297, September 2015.   
35.Survey on operational perishables quality control and logistics. X. Lin, R.R. Negenborn G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'15), Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 398-421, September 2015.   
34.Equilibrium models in multimodal container transport systems. F. Corman, F. Viti, R.R. Negenborn. Flexible Services and Manufacturing, pp. 1-29, September 2015. Open access.   
33.Impact and relevance of transit disturbances on planning in intermodal container networks. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks, R. Dekker. Maritime Economics & Logistics, vol. 17, pp. 440-463, December 2015.   
32.Intermodal freight transport planning - A receding horizon control approach. L. Li, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. Transportation Research Part C, vol. 60, pp. 77-95, 2015.   
31.Distributed constraint optimization methods for addressing vessel rotation planning problems. S. Li, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, vol. 48, pp. 159-172, February 2016.   
30.Price negotiation between supplier and buyer under uncertainty with fixed demand and elastic demand. S. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn. International Journal of Production Economics, vol. 167, pp. 35-44, 2015.   
29.Coordination for efficient transport over water. S. Li, H. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 19th IEEE International Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work in Design (IEEE CSCWD'15), Calabria, Italy, pp. 389-394, May 2015.   
28.Optimizing hybrid operations at large-scale automated container terminals. F. Corman, J. Xin, A. Toli, R.R. Negenborn, A. D'Ariano, M. Sama, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 2015 Models and Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems (MT-ITS), Budapest, Hungary, pp. 8, June 2015.   
27.Evaluation of inter terminal transport configurations at Rotterdam Maasvlakte using discrete event simulation. H.J.L. Schroer, F. Corman, M.B. Duinkerken, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference 2014 (WSC'14), Savannah, Georgia, pp. 1771-1782, December 2014.   
26.Service network design for an intermodal container network with flexible transit times and the possibility of using subcontracted transport. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, R. Dekker, G. Lodewijks. International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 457-478, 2015.   
25.Multi-agent cooperative transport planning of intermodal freight transport. L. Li, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. In Proceedings of the 17th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC 2014), Qingdao, China, pp. 2465-2471, October 2014.   
24.Centralization or decentralization: A comparative analysis of port regulation modes. S. Zheng, R.R. Negenborn. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, vol. 69, pp. 21-40, September 2014.   
23.A distributed constraint optimization approach for vessel rotation planning. S. Li, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL'14), Valparaiso, Chile, pp. 61-80, September 2014.   
22.Real-time container network planning based on post-optimality analysis using decision trees. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, R. Dekker. In Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Economists Conference 2014 (IAME 2014), Norfolk, Virginia, July 2014.   
21.Trajectory planning for AGVs in automated container terminals using avoidance constraints. J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 19th IFAC World Congress (IFAC WC'14), Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 9828-9833, August 2014.   
20.Rescheduling of interacting machines in automated container terminals. J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 19th IFAC World Congress (IFAC WC'14), Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 1698-1704, August 2014.   
19.Model predictive scheduling for container terminals. F.B. van Boetzelaer, T.J.J. van den Boom, R.R. Negenborn. In Proceedings of the 19th IFAC World Congress (IFAC WC'14), Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 5091-5096, August 2014.   
18.Decision support for configuration determination in Inter Terminal Transport System design. F. Nieuwkoop, F. Corman, R.R. Negenborn, M.B. Duinkerken, M. van Schuylenburg, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 2014 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing, and Control (ICNSC 2014), Miami, Florida, pp. 613-618, April 2014.   
17.Online container transport planning with decision trees based on offline obtained optimal solutions. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, R. Dekker. In Proceedings of the International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports 2014 (IFSPA 2014), Hong Kong, pp. 50-60, May 2014.   
16.Energy-aware control for automated container terminals using integrated flow shop scheduling and optimal control. J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. Transportation Research Part C, vol. 44, pp. 214-230, July 2014.   
15.A receding horizon approach for container flow assignment in intermodal freight transport. L. Li, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. Transportation Research Record, vol. 2410, pp. 132-140, 2014.   
14.A receding horizon approach for container flow assignment in intermodal freight transport. L. Li, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. In Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 93th Annual Meeting (TRB'14), Washington, D.C., January 2014. 14 pages. Paper 14-0088.   
13.Hierarchical control of equipment in automated container terminals. J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL 2013), Copenhagen, Denmark, pp. 1-17, September 2013.   
12.Hierarchical model predictive control for optimizing intermodal container terminal operations. J.L. Nabais, R.R. Negenborn, M.A. Botto. In Proceedings of the 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (IEEE ITSC 2013), The Hague, The Netherlands, pp. 708-713, October 2013.   
11.Setting cooperative relations among terminals at seaports using a multi-agent system. J.L. Nabais, R.R. Negenborn, R.B. Carmona Benitez, M.A. Botto. In Proceedings of the 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (IEEE ITSC 2013), The Hague, The Netherlands, pp. 1731-1736, October 2013.   
10.A constrained MPC heuristic to achieve a desired transport modal split at intermodal hubs. J.L. Nabais, R.R. Negenborn, R.B. Carmona Benitez, M.A. Botto. In Proceedings of the 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (IEEE ITSC 2013), The Hague, The Netherlands, pp. 714-719, October 2013.   
9.A sequential linear programming approach for flow assignment in intermodal freight transport. L. Li, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. In Proceedings of the 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (IEEE ITSC 2013), The Hague, The Netherlands, pp. 1224-1230, October 2013.   
8.Hybrid MPC for balancing throughput and energy consumption in an automated container terminal. J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (IEEE ITSC 2013), The Hague, The Netherlands, pp. 1238-1244, October 2013.   
7.Analysis of impact and relevance of transit disturbances in an intermodal container network. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, R. Dekker, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Logistics and Maritime Systems (LOGMS 2013), Singapore, September 2013.   
6.Service network design for an intermodal container network with flexible due dates/times and the possibility of using subcontracted transport. B. van Riessen, R.R. Negenborn, R. Dekker, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports (IFSPA 2013), Hong Kong, pp. 256-265, June 2013.   
5.A general framework for modeling intermodal transport networks. L. Li, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. In Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC'13), Paris, France, April 2013. Paper 144.   
4.Hybrid model predictive control for equipment in an automated container terminal. J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC'13), Paris, France, April 2013. Paper 194.   
3.Model Predictive Control for a Sustainable Transport Modal Split at Intermodal Container Hubs. J.L. Nabais, R.R. Negenborn, M.A. Botto. In Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC'13), Paris, France, April 2013. Paper 146.   
2.Optimal control for coordination of equipment in automated container terminals. J. Xin, R.R. Negenborn, G. Lodewijks. In Proceedings of the TRAIL-Beta Congress 2012 --- Mobility & Logistics - Science meets Practice (TRAIL-Beta Congress), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, October 2012.   
1.Modeling Intermodal Transport Networks -- A general framework. L. Li, R.R. Negenborn, B. De Schutter. In Proceedings of the TRAIL-Beta Congress 2012 --- Mobility & Logistics - Science meets Practice (TRAIL-Beta Congress), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, October 2012.