Metro-Level Freight Demand Simulation

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A methodology for forecasting and analyzing freight transportation demand within a metropolitan region, taking into account economic factors, transport networks, and land‐use patterns. It typically employs mathematical models and simulation techniques to quantify future freight flows and support planning decisions.

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