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    • Operations Research
    • Combinatorial Optimization
    • Logistics Management

    Background:

    • The two-echelon vehicle routing problem (2E-VRP) is a complex, NP-hard challenge central to modern urban logistics.
    • Finding optimal solutions for 2E-VRP is computationally intensive, hindering efficient logistics planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify a structural breakthrough in optimal 2E-VRP route planning.
    • To develop a novel heuristic algorithm guided by the identified graph structure for solving 2E-VRP.

    Main Methods:

    • The study proposes an embedded Hamiltonian graph-guided heuristic algorithm.
    • Key components include an initialization scheme focusing on farthest vertices and a dynamic satellite adjustment process.
    • These methods aim to construct Hamiltonian circuits with minimal intersections.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed algorithm was tested on 207 instances, demonstrating significant improvements in solving 2E-VRP.
    • It generated solutions with substantially smaller objective-function values compared to existing methods.
    • A notable reduction in route intersections was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The embedded Hamiltonian graph structure offers a new perspective for solving 2E-VRP.
    • The developed heuristic algorithm significantly outperforms existing approaches for 2E-VRP.
    • This research provides an effective method for optimizing complex urban logistics routing.