This article introduces and solves a new rich routing problem integrated with practical operational constraints. The problem examined calls for the determination of the optimal routes for a vehicle fleet to satisfy a mix of two different request types. Firstly, vehicles must transport...

The present paper examines a Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) of major practical importance which is referred to as the Load-Dependent VRP (LDVRP). LDVRP is applicable for transportation activities where the weight of the transported cargo accounts for a significant part of the vehicle gross...