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

Alemu, Abebe Ejigu; Alhabsi, Amer H.; Kiran, Faiza; Al … - 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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The Container Port Performance Index 2025 : A Comparable Assessment of Performance based on Vessel Time in Port

2026

The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025 provides a global, data-driven assessment of container port performance based on observed vessel time in port. Developed by the World Bank and S\&P Global Market Intelligence, the CPPI has become an established benchmark for comparing port...

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Ports, technology and inter-city trade : the economics and geopolitics of evolving maritime transport networks

Juhász, Réka; Nagy, Dávid Krisztián; Steinwender, … - 2026

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Ports, technology and inter-city trade : the economics and geopolitics of evolving maritime transport networks

Juhász, Réka; Nagy, David Krisztian; Steinwender, Claudia - 2026

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Ports, technology and inter-city trade : the economics and geopolitics of evolving maritime transport networks

Juhász, Réka; Nagy, Dávid Krisztián; Steinwender, … - 2026

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Digital twin adoption in port authorities : a structured framework for use case assessment

Saragani, Chiara; Garrido, Javier; Saurí, Sergi - 2026

Digital Twin (DT) technology has considerable potential to transform port operations, yet high implementation costs and uncertain benefits have constrained its adoption. This study examines how port authorities can plan and prioritise DT applications. Drawing on seventy-seven interviews at the...

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Ports, technology and inter-city trade : the economics and geopolitics of evolving maritime transport networks

Juhász, Réka; Nagy, David Krisztian; Steinwender, Claudia - 2026

Maritime transport remains the backbone of global trade, yet the port and shipping network that carries it has been transformed by containerization and related technological advances. Drawing on newly available granular data - digitized historical shipping records, georeferenced ship movements,...

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Ports, technology and inter-city trade : the economics and geopolitics of evolving maritime transport networks

Juhász, Réka; Nagy, Dávid Krisztián; Steinwender, … - 2026

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Ports, technology and inter-city trade : the economics and geopolitics of evolving maritime transport networks

Juhász, Réka; Nagy, Dávid Krisztián; Steinwender, … - 2026

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Promoting Al-based digitalization of small ports in the Asia-Pacific Region

2026

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Exploring value co-creation in container port access management : insights from a single case study

Wide, Per; Jacobsson, Stefan - 2026

Port access management could improve efficiency at container gates for involved actors, but prior research mainly takes a value perspective where terminals offer value from information system. Guided by the approach of service dominant logic, the purpose is to explore operant resources for value...

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as innovative tools for enhancing management in maritime port operations

Lima, Gilvan; Castro, Marcela; Mendes, Ana; Pinho, Tiago - 2026

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become indispensable for addressing operational challenges in hazardous or inaccessible environments, contributing to resilience and efficiency in the maritime port sector. This study integrates a systematic literature review of 33 academic articles with...

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Climate change : trends and their effect on seaport activity and infrastructure : insights from major ports of India

Arora, Bhuvan; Haralambides, Hercules E.; Aditya, Anwesha - 2026

Seaborne transport plays a crucial role in local, national, and global economies, helping to shift manufacturing from regional to global levels. However, international trade is susceptible to the impacts of changing climate patterns. This paper examines how climate disruptions affect India's...

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The floating future of ports : a systematic review of readiness, challenges, and pathways toward sustainable floating ports

Weerasinghe, Buddhi A.; Spekkink, Wouter; Duin, Ron van; … - 2026

This study investigates the emerging concept of floating ports, examining their applications, technological readiness, and future potential as transformative maritime infrastructure. Despite decades of isolated innovations in floating structures such as floating breakwaters, terminals, piers,...

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Documented decarbonisation practices in major UK ports : a comparative multiple-case analysis

Eshtehadi, Reza; Xie, Ying; Song, Dongping - 2026

Background/Objectives: UK ports are central to maritime decarbonisation, but comparable evidence on implementation remains limited. This study examines documented practices at 16 major UK ports represented by 17 analytical cases. Methods: A documentary multiple-case design classified 408 case...

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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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Measuring the correlation between port infrastructure quality and port competitiveness indicators using the autoregressive distributed lag method

Ahmed, Rihab Ben Haj; Bouzir, Aida; Benammou, Saloua - 2026

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Green strategies in ports : a stakeholder management perspective

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

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Managing the alignment of SDGs with reduction of carbon footprints in port containerization logistics

Bhatia, Asha; Thrassou, Alkis - 2026

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Port economics and business

Meersman, Hilde; Van de Voorde, Eddy; Vanelslander, Thierry - 2026

1. Demystifying seaports: An introduction 2. Seaports: Links in a maritime chain 3. The port playing field 4. The demand for handling capacity and port services 5. The cost structure of port activities 6. Pricing in a port environment 7. Port competition and market structure 8. Port productivity...

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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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Green innovation protocols for different typologies of ports : technological innovations, sustainability initiatives, and energy transition

2026

TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS IN MULTIMODAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK DESIGN Authors: Marie-Sabine Saget (Laval University/CIRRELT, Canada), Jacques Renaud (Laval University/CIRRELT, Canada), Maryam Darvish (Laval University/CIRRELT, Canada) -- 2. HARBORING HYDROGEN; THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HYDROGEN FOR THE...

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Operational strategies for the transformation of container port logistics systems with automation technologies : sustainability improvements

Punarut Sirichokpokin; Trakarn Prapaspongsa; Ren, Jun; … - 2026

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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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Trying to solve South Africa’s port logistics challenges with blockchain-enabled traceability

Pelet, Jean-Eric; Terblanche, Nic S. - 2026

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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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Container vehicle scheduling problem with port congestion by using a knowledge-based greedy heuristic

Song, Sang-u; Han, Jun-Hee; Jeong, Yoonjea - 2026

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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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Combination of berth allocation and storage assignment in dry bulk ports considering consolidated stacking strategies

Hou, Hongpeng; Zhu, Shiheng; Li, Zhiyou; Zhang, Ruiyou - 2026

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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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A demand-responsive inventory management model for a coal port terminal

Ding, Peipei; Liu, Shi Qiang; Chen, Dewang; Kozan, Erhan - 2026

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Special issue on: emerging optimisation and operation methods in ports and shipping

2026

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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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