Tag: release
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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 more important. We now offer a feature to set a preference for compact routes at the vehicle level.…
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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 new endpoints by-addresses, by-texts and by-positions provide the same functionality as their corresponding endpoints for single requests.…
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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 OptiFlow API allows the definition of overtime costs, enabling a more accurate reflection of real-world operational expenses.…
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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 new level of adaptability to route planning by dynamically adjusting preparation durations based on various properties. -
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 Routing API . Sometimes these restrictions are only temporary (e.g. no trucks allowed during the night).…
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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, we’ve worked closely with our customers to refine how delivery-only zones are handled, aiming to reduce strange detours without compromising compliance.…