Transportation hubs function as vital nodes in both passenger and freight transportation systems, serving as key points of intermodal connectivity and logistical coordination. Recently, societal changes have transformed the demands for transportation ...
Transportation hubs function as vital nodes in both passenger and freight transportation systems, serving as key points of intermodal connectivity and logistical coordination. Recently, societal changes have transformed the demands for transportation hubs. Accordingly, transportation hubs have evolved from purely operational facilities into multifunctional environments that blend transportation with a wide array of commercial, recreational, and service-oriented functions. This evolution has given rise to a range of emerging services specifically designed to address the diverse needs of contemporary users. As emerging services become integral components of the evolving landscape of transportation hubs, the development of effective pricing strategies plays a pivotal role in ensuring their success. Consequently, this dissertation focuses on appropriate pricing strategies for the diverse services emerging within transportation hubs, emphasizing that distinct methodologies should be applied based on the context of price determination. By considering decision-making at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels, we provide a more comprehensive solution offering a practical framework that bridges theory and application, ensuring its relevance to real-world scenarios.
First, we investigate rental pricing and empty container repositioning strategies for a novel one-way container rental service. The proposed one-way container rental service aims to address intercontinental container imbalances and alleviate financial burdens on shipping companies by optimizing rental pricing and empty container repositioning operations. Mathematical optimization models are developed to determine optimal prices and container utilization, and two practical heuristics are suggested to enhance real-world applicability. Second, we study the optimal pricing strategy of a service modeled as an M/G/m/m loss system to maximize revenue, based on a highly realistic pricing scheme. Case studies of two actual services currently operated at Incheon International Airport clearly demonstrate distinct optimal strategies for contrasting situations. The performance of the two services with their current pricing strategies is evaluated, showing the possibilities for improvements. Third, we develop a game-theoretic model to examine and compare three types of government subsidies in a setting involving strategic interaction between a government and a manufacturer. We further investigate a centralized system to evaluate the results from the game-theoretic model. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers aiming to support sustainable alternatives in practical dynamic market environments.