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  • Compactness for planned routes

    Planning routes well is key to making logistics work smoothly and efficiently. Usually, the goal is to save on costs, but sometimes other needs, like grouping stops closer together, are…

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  • New Batch Geocoding Service available

    We are happy to introduce the new Batch Geocoding Service version 1.0.1. You now can send several addresses or positions at once. PTV Developer now provides asynchronous batch APIs. The…

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  • Overtime cost calculation: Enhancing route optimization for greater flexibility

    A powerful new feature has been introduced to add flexibility and precision to cost management in route planning: Overtime costs. What are overtime costs? This enhancement to the Route Optimization…

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  • Announcing dynamic preparation rules for route optimization

    In the world of logistics and transportation, flexibility and precision are key drivers of operational success. The new Dynamic Preparation Rules feature in the Route Optimization OptiFlow API brings a…

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  • Improved geocoding when using long postcodes

    In the new version of the PTV Developer Geocoding & Places  API V1.13.5 we improved the support of long postal codes. In the Netherlands it’s common to enter just the (long) postcode…

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  • Track Matching output now includes time stamp

    In Version 1.7.0 of PTV Developer Map Matching API time stamps are supported in input and output. This allows you to use the timestamp from the response for better toll…

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  • It’s all about time

    If a route passes a road, which is prohibited for the given vehicle (e.g. the road is closed for trucks), you get a violation event when using the PTV Developer…

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  • Improved handling of delivery-only zones

    Navigating delivery-only zones is always a fine balance. While these roads are vital for final-mile deliveries, they should not serve as shortcuts or transit paths. Over the past few months,…

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  • Considering traffic patterns in Route Optimization OptiFlow API

    The Route Optimization OptiFlow API now supports time-dependent traffic patterns. This feature allows logistics companies to achieve even more savings by optimizing routes with greater accuracy, considering fluctuations in traffic…

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