Many queueing systems are subject to time-dependent changes in system parameters, such
as the arrival rate or number of servers. Examples include time-dependent call volumes and …

Material handling systems (MHSs) are an integral part of logistics functions in manufacturing
and service organizations. Material handling equipment (MHE) is considered the pivotal …

Container terminals play an important role in the transportation of containerized goods in
global supply chains. The number of containers handled in container terminals has …

Appointment systems for truck arrivals at container terminals have been applied in many
ports to reduce truck congestion. This study suggests a new appointment process by which …

In a dual transaction at a marine terminal, an external truck drops off one container and picks
up another on a single trip. To ensure a successful dual transaction operation and smooth …

ABSTRACT In Container Terminals (CTs), many containers are daily delivered by a large
number of External Trucks (ETs) which lead to several issues such as long waiting times at …

This paper proposes a novel approach for designing a Truck Appointment System (TAS)
intended to serve both the maritime container terminal operator and drayage operators. The …

This paper addresses a version of the drayage problem in which the intermodal terminal
requires trucks to have an appointment, and each truck must pick up or drop off the container …

Truck appointment has proved to be an efficient tool in reducing congestion at container
terminals. To make a reasonable appointment quota plan, it is necessary to take terminal …

This paper introduces a new scheduling approach that optimizes truck appointments, truck
service order, and container relocations at the yard through a bi-objective IP model with a …