  To alleviate traffic congestion that results from the growth of e-commerce we
propose an approach in the city of Linz, Austria by relying on shared
distribution centers from different companies. We develop two algorithms to
find out the optimal location for the hubs and calculate the shortest path
between locations. Results showed that in an urban environment, the
implementation of hubs results in a reduction of the number of delivery
vehicles. It reduces driving distances from hub to the customers, and also
benefits the drivers that need to return home every day.
