Abstract:

The underground logistics system suit for Wuhan area is studied. Relevant researches and cases in China and abroad are investigated. The issues, i.e. site selection, layout and construction technology, in feasibility study of urban underground logistics system in Wuhan area are discussed by investigation analysis, numerical regression analysis and systematic layout planning（SLP） from the aspects of necessity of underground logistics construction, environmental feasibility, technical feasibility, economic feasibility, financing scheme, engineering geological conditions, logistics node location and route layout; and the development trends are prospected. Some main conclusions are drawn as follows: (1) Forty percent of freight traffic volume in Wuhan area will be undertaken by underground logistics system. (2) As for single pipeline, the inner diameter of 2 800 – 3 500 mm is good for economic benefit and that of 2 800 mm is optimum. (3) The financial leasing mode of metro can provide significant guidance for financing scheme of underground pipeline logistics system. (4) As for station layout, the net structure will be formed by logistics center, distribution center, destination and warehouse. (5) The container type underground logistics carrier is a good choice for goods transportation of underground logistics system; and trenchless excavation methods such as shield method and pipe jacking are recommended. (6) The underground logistics system is inevitable; and the application of the system and the integration development with future intelligent city are the main development trends.

Key words: underground logistics system, Wuhan area, financing scheme, systematic layout planning （SLP） method, trenchless technology