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Assessing the impact of digital transformation on port efficiency and market positioning in Southeast Asia container port system

Phong Nha Nguyen; Pham Thi Yen - 2026

This study investigates how digital transformation influences the performance and competitiveness of container ports in Southeast Asia. A Digital Transformation Index was developed to measure the digital maturity of ten major ports across four dimensions: smart infrastructure, integration,...

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Measuring environmental efficiency of ports under undesirable outputs and uncertainty

Sonkariya, Anjali; Awasthi, Anjali - 2026

Ports are the major gateways of cities. Background: Sustainable growth requires ports to prioritize efficiency while balancing economic, social, and environmental goals. There is limited synthesized evidence on the sustainability evaluation of ports, including those of North America. In this...

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Examining container terminal efficiency with diverse data sources : vessel, truck, and container turnaround times in japanese terminals

Shiraishi, Daigo; Zhang, Wenru; Shibasaki, Ryuichi; … - 2026

Background: Improving container terminal efficiency requires a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between vessel, truck, and container operations, yet existing studies often analyzed these components separately. In Japanese container terminals, where digitalization initiatives are...

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Smart port and digital transition : a theory- and experience-based roadmap

Belmoukari, Basma; Audy, Jean-François; Forget, Pascal; … - 2026

Background: Port digital transition is central to competitiveness and sustainability, yet existing frameworks devoted to such transition toward smart port are descriptive, technologycentered, or weak on data governance. This study designs and empirically refines a comprehensive and novel...

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From Ports to Prices : The Inflationary Effects of Global Supply Chain Disruptions

Jiao, Yang - 2026

This paper examines the inflationary effects of shipping delays. We construct a novel measure of port-to-port shipping time using real-time AIS maritime data and link it with granular port-level trade and item-level price data. We document substantial heterogeneity in goods imports across ports...

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Cybersecurity in Ports : Shifting from Risk to Resilience

2026

Ports represent critical nodes in global trade and increasingly digitalized infrastructure. This report examines the growing cybersecurity risks ports face. Drawing on a global survey of 109 port stakeholders, in-depth expert interviews, and desk-based research, it provides a comprehensive...

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Systematic review analysis of sustainability in port logistics through carbon footprint of container terminals

Grofelnik, Hrvoje; Jardas, Mladen; Mudronja, Gorana - 2026

Background: Container terminals are crucial nodes in global supply chains, but they also contribute significantly to environmental pollution. The analysis of sustainability in port logistics through carbon footprint offers crucial knowledge on how to reduce environmental impact in logistics....

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Harnessing AI to unlock logistics and port efficiency in the Sultanate of Oman

Alemu, Abebe Ejigu; Kiran, Faiza - 2026

The global maritime and logistics sectors are undergoing rapid digital transformation driven by emerging technologies such as automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain. Artificial Intelligence (AI), with its ability to analyze complex datasets, predict operational patterns, and...

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Integrated port governance and digitalization system : a model for boosting port logistics performance

Sirajuddin; Januarsi, Yeni; Irman, Ade; Ridwan, Asep - 2026

This study investigates the effect of integrated governance and digitalization on port logistics performance through Port Digitalization Infrastructure and system, Competent and Certified Port Workers, Integrated Shipping and Trucking, Customer-Oriented Port Services, and Port Environment,...

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A study on the efficiency and influencing factors of China's four-stage ports using DEA and Tobit two-stage models

Zhu, Xinyuan; So, Ae Rim; Shin, Seungsik - 2026

Chinese ports reached their fourth stage of development in 2013. Based on this context, this study analyzes the efficiency of four-stage ports using time series data on 16 major coastal ports in China from 2010 to 2019, covering the latter half of stage three into stage four. Using Data Envelope...

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Smart charging with demand response and energy peak shaving for reefer containers with Internet-of-Things

Tang, Guolei; Zhao, Zhuoyao; Schulte, Frederik; Iris, … - 2025

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Green strategies in ports : a stakeholder management perspective

Satta, Giovanni; Vitellaro, Francesco; Njikatoufon, … - 2025

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The ambidextrous role of inland terminals in enhancing port-hinterland connectivity

Rožić, Tomislav; Božić, Diana; Bajor, Ivona; … - 2025

Background: The operational roles of ports are deeply intertwined with the development of their surrounding hinterlands, indicating that their relationship is mutually dependent and interactive. Moreover, the growth of a port positively influences the development of its hinterland, stimulating...

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Multimodal livestock operations analysis using business process modeling : a case study of Romanian Black Sea ports

Popa, Catalin; Stefanov, Ovidiu; Goia, Ionela - 2025

In spite of its strong increase and relevant position in the evolution of international maritime routes, the global livestock trade is still a poorly treated topic in the maritime business domain of research. Aiming to cover this gap, the authors are focused on revealing the livestock logistics...

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Sustainable port operations and environmental initiatives in Malaysia : a focus on environmental sustainability

Muhamad Safuan Shamshol Bahri; Shariff, S. Sarifah Radiah; … - 2025

Sustainable port growth remains a major concern in Asia and the Pacific, where more than half of the busiest ports are located and where two-thirds of the world's maritime trade is now concentrated. Most ports continue to strive to improve their performance and productivity to compete with the...

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Corridor maritime vert : un agenda de décarbonation du transport maritime et portuaire du système Saint-Laurent Étude comparative des carburants de remplacement pour le transport maritime sur le système Saint-Laurent

Slack, Brian; Uyen Phuong Nguyen; Novikov, Serge; … - 2025

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Nature-Based Solutions for Ports

2025

This report provides an overview of the potential role that nature-based solutions (NBS) can play in ports. It aims to illustrate how NBS can be effectively integrated into port planning, design, and operations to address various port challenges, while offering opportunities to leverage climate...

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Exploring container port connectivity in Southeast Asia : an integrated assessment approach

Hwang, Ming-Jiu; Huang, Ya-Pei - 2025

The Asian region has become the world's manufacturing hub due to its cost advantages, driving the development of container transportation. Recently, enterprises have favored Southeast Asia for its demographic dividend and geographical benefits. The relationships between ports are complex, and...

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Port power and trade flows : evaluating China's infrastructure leverage in EU markets through a gravity model

Gkatsikos, Alexandros - 2025

This study investigates how Chinese ownership in European ports affects trade flows between China and Eurozone countries, set against the backdrop of recent global economic disruptions that have emphasized the crucial role of maritime trade and port efficiency. An augmented gravity model was...

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Port Reform Toolkit

2025

Ports are undergoing constant transformation, induced by changes in the global economy, technology, or the environment. Port reform is influenced by factors that include aspirations for change underpinned by complex internal and external drivers. In a sector where public and private interests...

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UK port freight traffic : 2024 forecasts : moving Britain ahead

2025

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Deterrence, trade, and vulnerability : re-imagining America's port-led architecture in the Trump era

Mishra, Vivek - 2025

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Digitalisation in RoPax ports : a categorisation framework for digital solutions

Tsvetkova, Anastasia; Zhou, Yiran Chen; Wahlström, Irina; … - 2025

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A business model perspective to enhance efficiency of port hinterland connection with truck appointment system : a multiple case study of ports in northern Europe

Wide, Per; Rogerson, Sara; Williamsson, Jon - 2025

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The dynamic coupling relationship between port and city from the perspective of port container traffic and the economy of port city

Huang, Dong; Feng, Hongxiang; Grifoll, Manel; Zheng, Pengjun - 2025

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Selection of the regulatory seaport cybersecurity based on integrated AHP and Topsis

Rudiah Md Hanafiah; Mohd Azhafiz Abdullah; Mohd … - 2025

The digitisation of seaports has brought about a significant improvement in efficiency, productivity, and communication within the maritime industry. However, the increasing reliance on technology exposes seaports to cyber threats, constituting significant risk to the economy and national...

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Block chain ready port terminal operations using distributed ledger

Boison, David King; Doumbia, Musah Osumanu; … - 2025

This study explores the application of blockchain (BC) technology in enhancing terminal operations at West African seaports, with a specific focus on Tema Port in Ghana. The purpose is to address inefficiencies in cargo processing, traceability, and data integrity that often impede port...

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Maritime industry cybersecurity threats in 2025 : Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), hacktivism and vulnerabilities

Badea, Minodora; Bucovețchi, Olga; Gheorghe, Adrian V.; … - 2025

Background: The maritime industry, vital for global trade, faces escalating cyber threats in 2025. Critical port infrastructures are increasingly vulnerable due to rapid digitalization and the integration of IT and operational technology (OT) systems. Methods: Using 112 incidents from the...

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Data-driven performance evaluation and behavior alignment in port operations : a multivariate analysis of strategic indicators

Vico, Gabriel de; Alves, Charles Jefferson Rodrigues; … - 2025

This study investigates how a KPI-based incentive system can enhance behavior alignment and operational performance in complex port environments, addressing the growing need for data-driven governance in public logistics operations. The research analyzes a two-year dataset from 145 navigation...

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Port performance and its influence on vessel operating costs and emissions

Rauca, Livia; Popa, Catalin; Atodiresei, Dinu; Nedelcu, … - 2025

Background: Port congestion contributes significantly to operational inefficiency and environmental impact in maritime logistics. With tightening EU regulations such as the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime, understanding and mitigating the economic and environmental effects...

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Prioritizing ERP system selection challenges in UAE ports : a Fuzzy Delphi and Relative Importance Index approach

AlHerimi, Nadin; Alyaarbi, Alyaa; Ali, Sara; Bahroun, Zied - 2025

Background: Selecting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for complex port environments is a significant challenge. This study addresses a key research gap by identifying and prioritizing the critical factors for ERP selection within the strategic context of United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

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Container traffic in the Colombian Caribbean : a competitiveness analysis of The Port of Santa Marta through a technical-economic combination framework

Pabón Noguera, Adriana del Socorro; Cerbán Jiménez, … - 2025

Background: The Port of Santa Marta, located on Colombia's northern Caribbean coast, plays a vital role in the country's maritime trade, particularly in the export of agricultural and perishable goods. This raises the question: how competitive is Santa Marta's container terminal compared to...

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Framework of managerial interventions for the enhancement of port organizational ecosystem's resilience

Valionienė, Elena; Župerkienė, Erika - 2025

The purpose of this research is to present a conceptual model of Port Organizational Ecosystem (POE) resilience and to develop a framework of managerial interventions to enhance POE resilience in the conditions of high uncertainties. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected...

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Sustainable strategic targets, sustainability indicators and sustainability reporting : the case of port authorities

Abate, Flavio; Bisogno, Marco; Citro, Francesca - 2025

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Investment in infrastructure and trade : the case of ports

Brancaccio, Giulia; Kalouptsidi, Myrto; Papageorgiou, … - 2025

Transportation infrastructure is vital for the smooth functioning of international trade. Ports are a crucial gateway to this system: with more than 80% of trade carried by ships, they shape trade costs, and it is critical that they operate efficiently. Yet ports are susceptible to disruptions,...

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Investment in Infrastructure and Trade : The Case of Ports

Brancaccio, Giulia; Kalouptsidi, Myrto; Papageorgiou, … - 2024

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Investment in infrastructure and trade : the case of ports

Brancaccio, Giulia; Kalouptsidi, Myrto; Papageorgiou, … - 2024

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Investment in infrastructure and trade : the case of ports

Brancaccio, Giulia; Kalouptsidi, Myrto; Papageorgiou, … - 2024

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Green Deal Projects Success Stories : driving smarter ports with autonomous electric trailers

2025

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Innovation under pressures : analysis of practises in the port sector

Oliveira, Rosana Santos de; Lavarda, Carlos Eduardo Facin - 2025

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The urban blue : pathways for port-led inclusive growth in India

Gavankar, Anusha Kesarkar - 2025

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Digital transitions at the port : human capital, technology adoption and operational efficiency among independent truckers

Acheampong, George; Aggrey, Oliver Kwabena; Djan, … - 2025

In this study we seek to understand the relationship between a trucker's level of human capital, their ease of use of new technology innovations and how this translates into overall port efficiency at the Port of Tema.To perform this inquiry, we develop a five-construct framework with trucker's...

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Port cross-ownership and privatization in international trade with tariff protection

Meccheri, Nicola - 2025

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Digital port integration and terminal efficiency : evidence from vessel, truck, and container turnaround times in Japanese container terminals

Shiraishi, Daigo; Shibasaki, Ryuichi; Zhang, Wenru; … - 2025

This study examines port terminal efficiency through an empirical analysis of the turnaround times of vessels, trucks, and containers entering and leaving selected Japanese container terminals. Using a comprehensive dataset combining terminal operator records, vessel movement data, and liner...

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Port-city evolution in the long run (1880-2020) : global and regional trends

Ducruet, César; Polo Martin, Bárbara - 2025

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The effects of trust and communication on flexibility and customer relationships between port logistics firms and shippers

Bae, Hee-Sung - 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the effects of trust and communication on flexibility and customer relationships between port logistics firms and shippers. In order to achieve this objective, the study collected questionnaires from 238 port logistics firms and conducted analyses. The...

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Use of end-to-end tool for the analysis of the digital governance of ports

González-Cancelas, Nicoletta; Camarero Orive, Alberto; … - 2024

Background: Digital governance currently presents challenges in the context of ports, where efficiency and transparency are key elements for the success of operations. In ports, the effective adoption of digital governance can have a significant impact on optimizing operational processes and...

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Study on the relationship between port governance and terminal operation system for smart port : Japan Case

Inutsuka, Hideyo; Ichimura, Kinya; Sugimura, Yoshihisa; … - 2024

Background: To improve port productivity, safety, and sustainability, the use of information and communication technology is being promoted as a smart port. The utilization of a terminal operation system (TOS) is important for advanced port operations, and it is necessary to organize the issues...

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The model of sustainability balanced scorecard and supply chain in port management for tourism

Krongthong Heebkhoksung - 2024

The development of ports for the sake of tourism is one of the key strategies in developing and strengthening a solid foundation in the tourism industry. The integration of a supply chain into port management for the purposes of tourism that is sustainable balanced can be used as a model for...

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Digitalization for decarbonization : evidence from Bangladesh, the Republic of Korea, and Sri Lanka

Hadland, Eleanor; Elhan-Kayalar, Yesim - 2024

Maritime industry transports over 90% of traded cargo annually and accounts for 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Asia and the Pacific region process 64% of global cargo, has 9 of the largest 10 ports globally, and provide over 65% of seafarers employed in the industry to support...

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Corridor maritime vert : un agenda de décarbonation du transport maritime et portuaire du système Saint-Laurent : consommation énergétique et émissions de gaz à effet de serre des ports du Saint-Laurent

Comtois, Claude; Cloutier, Josyane; Novikov, Serge; … - 2024

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The impact of a new container port on the greenhouse gas pollution

Bogataj, David; Campuzano Bolarín, Francisco; Moreno … - 2024

Background Large vessels that call at European ports will have to pay for their CO2 emissions from transporting cargo that enters or goes from a European port since January 2024. The costs will increase with increasing global trade. This results in a higher pollution level, including greenhouse...

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An integrated event-driven real-time tactical-operational optimization framework for smart port operations planning

Abril, Danilo; Paternina-Arboleda, Carlos D.; … - 2024

The ongoing issues in global supply chain disruptions have raised many concerns of port productivity, among which port congestion is a key issue. This article implements an integrated tactical-operational optimization framework which raises the capabilities of port information systems to deliver...

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