Optimization of multi- period empty container repositioning and renting in CHINA RAILWAY Express based on container sharing strategy

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Table 5 Comparison of container sharing and non-sharing

	Container sharing	Container not shared	Reduction rate
Total cost (USD)	97,445,727.35	99,895,784.1	2.45%
Transportation cost (USD)	63,331,945.35	69,188,951	8.47%
Rental cost (USD)	21,966,188.3	13,225,838	−66.09%
Storage cost (USD)	12,147,593.7	17,480,995	30.51%
Average empty container stock per station per week (FEU)	263.3	346.6	24.03%