Revenue management with two fare classes in synchromodal container transportation

The cargo fare class mix (CFCM) problem aims to find the optimal fare class mix for a given intermodal transportation network based on known client demands. It is based on a revenue management problem for aviation passengers, the fare class mix problem, but considering intermodal cargo transportation, two major differences apply. Firstly, the...

Impact and relevance of transit disturbances on planning in intermodal container networks using disturbance cost analysis

An intermodal container transportation network is being developed between Rotterdam and several inland terminals in North West Europe: the EUROPEAN GATEWAY SERVICES network. This network is developed and operated by the sea terminals of EUROPE CONTAINER TERMINALS (ECT). To use this network cost-efficiently, centralised planning by the sea...

Planning of hinterland transportation in the EGS network

An intermodal container transportation network is being developed between Rotterdam and several inland terminals in North West Europe. This EUROPEAN GATEWAY SERVICES (EGS) network enables an integrated network transport between 7 inland terminals and 3 Rotterdam seaports. To use this network cost-efficiently, a more integrated planning of the...