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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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Route Optimization Optiflow API: try our new showcase !
Route Optimization OptiFlow API provides a solution to the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP), a logistical puzzle where the goal is to find the most efficient way to distribute goods or…
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Toll section complete!
There are use cases where a route starts or ends from locations like gas stations or rest areas along highways. Then it could happen that these locations are in the…
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We did it again
The demands on our product PTV Developer increase, whether it’s more features, better performance, or enhanced security. Regular updates and changes to APIs are not only inevitable but crucial for…
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Adapting to the new compartment parameter in Route Optimization OptiFlow API
PTV Route Optimization OptiFlow API is continuously improving with new features that enhance logistics efficiency and effectiveness for clients. This update outlines some important changes related to vehicle configurations that…