  In high-speed hyperconnected parcel logistics, intermediate hubs play a
critical role in reaching economies of scale through consolidating disperse
flows of goods. However, resorting small-size parcels at every hub is
resource-intensive and can increase hubs' workload and parcels' total travel
time. Such resorting can be reduced by smart containerized consolidation,
encapsulating together parcels sharing service level and a subsequent
destination. In this study, we introduce an optimization model enabling to
assess the impact of such consolidation in reducing the expected total
pickup-to-delivery times over a parcel logistic network and its consequences on
urban logistic operations sustainability. We provide empirical results for a
synthetic urban environment, contrasting consolidation performance over
different operational and tactical capabilities, network configurations and
demand patterns.
