We study capacity competition in a service environment where the arrival rates are highly seasonal (e.g., lunch time rushes) and customers are time sensitive, so may depart without receiving service if the waiting time is too long. As a stepping stone for the competitive model, we begin by...

PurposeEmpty container trucks may cause a deficit in transport capacity and contribute to congestion and emissions in the port territory. Reengineering of the container truck hauling process to introduce truck-sharing arrangements using the truck appointment system has the potential of reducing...