Search Results - subject_exact:"Seehafen"

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,...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015563911

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015611756

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015611815

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015612406

From paddy to port : the role of Northwestern Korean rice cultivation in interwar Japan

Maeda, Kiyotaka; Kahm, Howard - 2026

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015592420

Quantitative trade with ships

Chowdhry, Sonali; Heiland, Inga; Mahlkow, Hendrik - 2026

This paper highlights an underexplored margin of heterogeneity that shapes resilience to disruptions in global shipping - the differential reliance of countries and sectors on specific categories of vessels. We combine US bills of lading records with ship registry and AIS-based port call data to...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015620408

Port emissions and abatement investments in an international oligopoly : a tale of three policies

Buccella, Domenico; Meccheri, Nicola; Scrimitore, Marcella - 2026

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015638321

Engineers' work role, work-related stress and well-being in Ghana's seaports

Obimpeh, Nana Asamoah; Dzansi, Dennis Yao; Dzogbewu, … - 2026

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015643346

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015656087

Modal and territorial concentration in import logistics : assessing disruption exposure using customs revenue data

Basantes-Garcés, Pablo Emilio; Lizano-Arauz, Carlos David - 2026

Background: Understanding how logistics structure affects fiscal performance and exposure to disruption is critical in import-dependent economies. This study examines the concentration of Ecuador's import logistics system using customs revenue as an operational-fiscal proxy. Methods: The...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015650469

Awakening latent human capital : economic opening up and entrepreneurship in 19th century China

Li, Duan; Zhang, Xiaoming - 2026

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015560781

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....

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015666992

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,...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015664962

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015664963

Fostering energy transition and transport fluidity in European port cities

Ducruet, César; Lo Prete, Mariantonia - 2026

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015597384

Maritime traffic specialization and environmental, health impacts in European port cities

Alkhoury, Charbel; Ducruet, César; Dumontet, Magali; … - 2026

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015609881

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015615452

Spatial challenges of Greater North Sea fisheries : Greater North Sea Basin Initiative (GNSBI) : Work-Track: Long-Term Perspective of Fisheries (LTPF)

Schulze, Torsten; Kraan, Casper; Hamon, Katell; Pol, … - 2026

The economic challenge for five European fisheries fleets from the potential loss of fishing grounds was evaluated by combining commercial fisheries data with spatial information on future fisheries management in marine protected areas and offshore wind farms in the greater North Sea basin. By...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015651598

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015673174

Ports, Technology and Inter-City Trade : The Economics and Geopolitics of Evolving Maritime Transport Networks

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

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016063245

Show 3 more versions 3

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

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

Book / Working Paper

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

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

Book / Working Paper

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

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

Book / Working Paper

More than meets the port : donor export effects of foreign aid revisited

Martínez-Zarzoso, Inmaculada; Lessing, Jonathan - 2026

Despite growing fiscal pressures and public scrutiny of aid spending, the domestic returns from official development assistance (ODA) remain understudied, particularly for services trade. This paper examines how bilateral ODA from five different European donors - Denmark, Germany, the...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015670482

Strategic evolution of port oil depot scheduling : from local optimization to integrated low-carbon energy hubs

Wang, Weiqiang; Liu, Min; Liu, Jun; Ma, Xincheng; Du, … - 2026

As global energy systems undergo a profound transition towards sustainability and resilience, the strategic role of port oil depots has evolved from mere logistical nodes to critical hubs governing energy security and low-carbon integration. This study conducts a systematic analysis of 637...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015677818

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070447

Reducing congestion in port hinterlands : an agent-based modeling case study of truck parking facility impacts

Benedecti, Raíza Celeghin; Silva, Vanina Macowski Durski; … - 2026

The increasing volume of container handling at seaports leads to a rise in heavy vehicle traffic, often resulting in congestion that poses a significant challenge to port competitiveness by disrupting operational fluidity, increasing logistics costs and delays. This study presents the...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070463

Co-mapping future scenarios and uncertainties amid climate crisis : a collective study of coastal towns and the Port of Tyne

Jin, Jiayi; Laing, Richard; Zhu, Mingyu - 2026

This study investigates the transformative potential of post-industrial coastal towns surrounding the Port of Tyne by integrating the values and priorities of local communities. Focusing on underutilised brownfield sites, it develops innovative regeneration strategies that address entrenched...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016069394

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

2026

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016064082

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070429

Measuring the operational efficiency of dry ports using DEA approach

Chowdhury, Mohammed; Shaheen, Md. Mostafa Aziz; Huda, Shakil - 2026

Dry ports facilitate the containerization trade by connecting seaports with their hinterlands, yet their operational efficiency remains scarcely examined in the existing literature. This study addresses the gap by developing an input-output model to measure the operational efficiency of dry...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070438

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070440

Maritime digitalization and PSC compliance : evidence from Greece

Tsoulakos, Nikolaos; Pantouvakis, Angelos - 2026

This study investigates the relationship between digitalization, particularly through telemetry, and its impact on Port State Control (PSC) deficiencies, detentions, and associated expenditures. The research emphasizes the importance of the application of digital tools in enhancing maritime...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070455

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070458

Quantifying the impact of just-in-time (JIT) systems on freight rates

Tsioumas, Vangelis; Stavroulakis, Peter J.; Lyridis, … - 2026

The maritime industry stands on the brink of a transformative era, driven by technological innovation. This study delves into the realm of JIT policies, exploring their economic impact. According to the findings of relevant studies, there are clear economic and environmental benefits arising...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070466

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,...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016070431

Ports, Ships, and Fuels : Maritime Efficiency, Safety, and Sustainability in East Asia and the Pacific

Rastogi, Cordula; Wignall, David - 2026

This report highlights continued investment needs in ports, estimated at $12 billion per year, to expand capacity, improve efficiency, and prepare for the future. Historically, a significant share of this investment has been met by private capital, supported by policy frameworks that enable...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016088392

India's maritime trade and its implications for future energy demand : evidence from shipping energy efficiency and non-oil cargo at major ports

Bhatt, Yagyavalk; Anwar, A. H. M. Mehbub; Gupta, Shreya; … - 2026

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016086730

Forecasting port access traffic under temporal heterogeneity : a leakage-free evaluation of conditioning and fixed model assignment

Ben-Daya, Bechir; Audy, Jean-François - 2026

Background: Port access traffic combines pronounced calendar structure with substantial day-to-day variability, raising the question of whether temporal heterogeneity should condition a common forecasting configuration or support model specialization. Methods: Daily car and freight-truck...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016090033

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016090597

Sustainable and smart logistics transition in European maritime-port systems : a decision tree classification approach

González-Cancelas, Nicoletta; Molina-Serrano, Beatriz; … - 2026

Background: Sustainable and smart logistics transition requires tools that connect environmental, energy, social and digital performance with transport structure. This study proposes an exploratory classification framework for European maritime-port logistics systems using Eurostat-based...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016089885

Operational analysis of Hopa Port : performance, dependencies, and challenges (2021-2023)

Şahinboy, Kerem; Sevimli, Melike Sercan - 2026

This study examines the operational performance, dependency risks, and structural vulnerabilities of Hopa Port between 2021 and 2023. As a medium-sized Black Sea port exposed to geopolitical shocks and market volatility, Hopa represents a critical case for understanding fragility in secondary...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016093570

Assessment of international competitiveness and its driving factors for the Shandong Port Cluster

Wan, Guangxue; Huan, Xiaomeng; Shen, Chunlei; Yang, Pan; … - 2026

Ports are fundamental and pivotal facilities and an important support for economic development. This paper aims to enhance the international competitiveness of Shandong's port cluster and provides reference for accelerating the development of world-class maritime ports.Based on the data of the...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016093586

The growing role of artificial intelligence in smart container ports : its application and future research directions

Leng, Songle; Zhou, Yanjie; Feng, Xuehao; Lee, Paul T.-W.; … - 2026

This paper aims to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) enhances container port operations, examining the interconnections between container ports and AI technologies and highlighting trends in AI applications for developing smart and green ports as well as future research directions.This...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10016091673

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

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

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015548984

European maritime transport environmental report 2025

2025

This second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report (EMTER 2025) examines the progress made towards achieving Europe's decarbonisation targets and environmental goals for the maritime sector while indicating the most important trends, key challenges, and opportunities....

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015322699

Green strategies in ports : a stakeholder management perspective

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

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015331272

Social license to operate : factors determining social acceptance among local port community stakeholders

Moeremans, Bruno; Dooms, Michaël - 2025

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015331293

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015337497

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015338672

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...

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015357849

Facilitating India-Myanmar trade through Sittwe Port : opportunities and challenges

Banerjee, Sreeparna; Chakraborty, Debashis - 2025

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015195685

Rigidities in transportation and supply chain disruptions

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

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10015394047

Show one more version 1

Rigidities in transportation and supply chain disruptions

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

Book / Working Paper