Special Issues
Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review publishes informative and high quality articles drawn from across the spectrum of logistics and transportation research.
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Special Issue on “Smarter and greener maritime and shipping logistics"
Two drivers have been shaping the future of the maritime industry: Digitalization and decarbonization. In the era of big data and artificial intelligence, internet of things plays an important role (e.g., various sensors can collect data streams from different sources, and accordingly smarter decisions can be made to enhance monitoring, control, quality assurance and verification). Meanwhile, these decisions also improve the energy efficiency of vessels and thus contribute to driving the international shipping industry towards a more environmentally friendly future. In addition to the adoption of digitalized solutions, increasing efforts have been devoted to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping activities. Among them, the adoption of alternative marine fuels to replace the currently used fossil fuels is regarded as the fundamental solution to achieve zero or net-zero emissions from shipping activities. However, the process of adopting alternative fuels is full of challenges in a number of aspects, such as economic and technical feasibility, production, logistics, infrastructure, and the safety in usage. To facilitate the implementation of alternative fuels, green shipping corridors, which refer to shipping routes on which zero-carbon vessels should be operated, are being formed or under discussion. Typical ones include those between Shanghai and Los Angeles, Antwerp and Montreal, Los Angeles/Long Beach and Singapore, and the European Green Corridor Network. Meanwhile, regulators have been actioning on vessel emission reporting and controls. For instance, EU will include vessel emissions into its Emissions Trading System (ETS) from January 2024, which has caused confusions to many shipping companies in emission reporting and trading and the pressure on additional costs.
Guest Editors
Dr. Ran Yan, Nanyang Technological University, ran.yan@ntu.edu.sg
Dr. Kum Fai Yuen, Nanyang Technological University, kumfai.yuen@ntu.edu.sg
Dr. Mingyang Zhang, Aalto University, mingyang.0.zhang@aalto.fi
Dr. Maxim Dulebenets, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, mdulebenets@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Prof. Kjetil Fagerholt, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, kjetil.fagerholt@ntnu.no
Maritime Policy & Management
Maritime Policy & Management ( MPM ) is a multi-disciplinary and international refereed journal, it brings together papers on the different topics that concern the maritime industry.
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Special Issue on “Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Maritime Transport: Operations, Management, and Policy”
The maritime transport industry stands at the forefront of a technological renaissance, experiencing a transformative wave driven by the integration of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI). This paradigm shift holds the potential to revolutionise the maritime sector, enhancing efficiency, safety, and overall operational effectiveness while promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. Despite the pervasive influence of digital technologies, particularly AI and big data, in various transport domains, the maritime industry remains one of the oldest and most traditional sectors, relying primarily on human expertise and experience rather than extensive data-driven insights.
The integration of digitalisation and AI in the maritime industry brings forth a spectrum of transformative possibilities. On the positive side, these technologies have the potential to revolutionise operations, enhancing efficiency, safety, and overall effectiveness. AI applications, including machine learning and big data analytics, can optimise vessel navigation, streamline port management, and introduce predictive maintenance strategies, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly maritime ecosystem. However, alongside these opportunities, there are challenges and concerns that warrant careful consideration. Cybersecurity vulnerabilities, ethical considerations, and the potential displacement of certain traditional roles pose challenges that demand careful examination. As the maritime industry stands at the crossroads of embracing these technological advancements, it becomes imperative to comprehensively explore the dual nature of their impacts. This special issue seeks to unravel the complexities surrounding the positive and negative dimensions of digitalisation and AI in maritime transport, providing a nuanced understanding that informs future developments and decision-making processes.
The urgent need to explore, understand, and harness the transformative potential of these technologies in the maritime domain forms the basis for this special issue. Maritime Policy & Management is pleased to announce a dedicated exploration titled " Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Maritime Transport: Operations, Management, and Policy." This initiative aims to delve into the multifaceted aspects of digital technologies and AI in maritime transport, encompassing navigation, vessel operation, port management, maritime logistics, business management, and policy formulation.
Guest Editors
Dr. Kum Fai Yuen, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, kumfai.yuen@ntu.edu.sg
Dr. Jose Escribano Macias, Centre for Transport Engineering and Modelling, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, jje11@ic.ac.uk
Dr. Duowei Li, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, duowei.li@ntu.edu.sg
Dr. Ran Yan, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, ran.yan@ntu.edu.sg
Dr. T.L. Yip, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, t.l.yip@polyu.edu.hk
International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management
International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management (IJPDLM) is a leading research journal bridging strategic areas of supply chain management, business logistics, marketing, sustainability, global trade and development in a way that builds knowledge on solving critical production and consumption problems.
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Special Issue on “Towards decent work in the era of Logistics 4.0”
Social sustainability holds an important position in logistics management, emphasizing the fulfillment of responsibilities pertaining to human rights, employment, equality, poverty, education, health, and safety. In the logistics industry, which encompasses the management of goods, services, and information flow, the pursuit of social sustainability goals involves the effective management of logistics activities to generate positive impacts on employees, customers, and society at large. Among the various social sustainability concerns, decent work is a critical aspect that requires meticulous attention.
Despite persistent social issues yet to be fully addressed, the logistics industry is currently undergoing transformative shifts driven by the fourth industrial revolution, transitioning into the era of Logistics 4.0. Logistics 4.0 can be defined as “the logistical system that enables the sustainable satisfaction of individualized customer demands without an increase in costs and supports this development in industry and trade using digital technologies”; it underscores the pivotal role of humans, particularly employees whose work will be both influenced and supported by advanced technologies. In advancing these discussions, it is imperative to encourage submissions that explore the evolving employment relationships and worker voices brought about by Logistics 4.0 technologies. Adopting a worker-centered approach rooted in industrial democracy can foster meaningful participation among logistics workers.
Guest Editors
Dr. Kum Fai Yuen, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, kumfai.yuen@ntu.edu.sg
Xue Li, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, xue002@e.ntu.edu.sg
Xueqin Wang, Department of International Logistics, Chung-Ang University, South Korea, xueqinwang@cau.ac.kr
Xiwen Bai, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, xiwenbai@tsinghua.edu.cn
Ocean & Coastal Management
Ocean & Coastal Management is the leading international journal dedicated to the study of all aspects of ocean and coastal management from the global to local levels.
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Special Issue on “Sustainable port development and management along the New Maritime Silk Road”
Port infrastructure has been the key focus of many Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects since 2013. In particular, China’s engagement in port construction and management through build-operation-transfer, or acquisition, and merger along the “new” Maritime Silk Road (MSR) has reconfigured global supply networks and logistics connectivity. The new MSR has expanded the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road to include South America, sub-Sharan region, Oceania and the Pacific region. There is some evidence to demonstrate improved maritime connectivity and market accessibility through port construction along the new MSR. However, there is a lack of empirical research that explores the nexus between port construction and sustainability. Sustainability issues such as zero-carbon shipping, decarbonization, green ports, environmental protection and climate change are yet to be systematically addressed at a regional and global scale. There is therefore urgent need to recognize the need to protect ecologically diverse yet fragile coastal environments along the high-volume shipping routes and transshipment port hubs. Many port construction projects along the new MSR are exposed to various environmental and climate risks mainly due to the possible impact of port construction on highly vulnerable coastal mudflats, mangrove ecosystems and offshore organisms. Coastal environments are also affected by wastewater, exhaust gases, and solid wastes generated during port construction and operation as well as the emission of greenhouse gas (GHG) generated by ships calling in ports. In particular, there are numerous management and governance related challenges in building green shipping corridors as proposed by the Clydebank Declaration at the 26th Congress of Parties in 2021 that aim to reduce GHG between two or more ports in collaboration with ten stakeholders, among others, shipping companies, port/city, major cargo owners, green fuel producers, shipbuilders, and the International Maritime Organization.
Guest Editors
Prof. Dr. Paul Tae-Woo Lee, Maritime Logistics and Free Trade Islands Research Center, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, China, paultaewoo.lee@zju.edu.cn
Prof. Dr. Prem Chhetri, Department of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, prem.chhetri@rmit.edu.au
Prof. Dr. Zaili Yang, Liverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM), Liverpool John Moores University, UK, z.yang@ljmu.ac.uk
Prof. Dr. Guanqiong Ye, Maritime Logistics and Free Trade Islands Research Center, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, China, gqy@zju.edu.cn
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on marine science and engineering, published monthly online by MDPI.
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Special Issue on “Maritime Logistics and Green Shipping”
The last two decades have witnessed a significant decline in the emissions of air pollutants from all transport sectors. However, the shipping sector is one exception, which have experienced increased nitrogen oxide emissions. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which have been one of the most discussed environmental concerns in recent years, from international shipping have increased by about 30% over the past two decades due to the increase in transportation volume. To reduce air pollutants and GHG emissions from shipping activities and thus mitigate their adverse impact on human health and the environment, various countermeasures are being adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in collaboration with local governments. For example, Emission Control Areas (ECAs) of sulfur and nitrogen oxide are designed and implemented by the IMO, and the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) are adopted to reduce emissions of GHGs from international shipping. In addition, vessel sailing and emission data reporting systems are mandated by the EU (the Monitoring, Reporting, Verification [MRV] Regulation) and the IMO (the Data Collection System [DCS]). Starting from 2023, it is mandatory for all ships to calculate their attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), measure their energy efficiency, and collect data to report their annual operational Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and CII rating.
It is evident that path for future development of the shipping industry is guided by the principles of sustainability. Given this context, we propose a Special Issue, supervised by the International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports (IFSPA) in collaboration with the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, which aims to promote research on realizing cleaner maritime logistics and supply chain. This Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and students to interact and exchange their knowledge on a range of topics related to transport and logistics. We invite high-quality submissions addressing the different approaches to advance cleaner maritime cargo logistics and supply chain from varied perspectives, which will benefit academic scholars, maritime industrial practitioners, shipping companies, maritime agencies and authorities, as well as policy makers.
Guest Editors
Prof. Dr. Shuaian Wang, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. shanswang@polyu.edu.hk
Dr. Ran Yan, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University. ran.yan@ntu.edu.sg
Continuity & Resilience Review
Continuity & Resilience Review is an interdisciplinary journal which sits at the crossroads of disciplines along the organisational resilience spectrum. It is published in association with the Business Continuity Institute.
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Special Issue on “Continuity and resilience in transportation systems”
Transportation systems are fundamental to human society as they facilitate the movement of people and goods, thus contributing to economic development, social interaction, and access to services. However, these systems are vulnerable to diverse disruptions, including the challenge posed by natural events (e.g., climate change, COVID-19), technological failures (e.g., cybersecurity breaches), and human factors (e.g., incidents). Therefore, investigating the continuity and resilience of transportation systems is crucial for comprehending how to sustain and swiftly restore them, ensuring societal and economic stability.
To explore how to understand and enhance the continuity and resilience of transportation systems amidst disruptions, we welcome papers covering new work at the intersection of transport and traffic management, operations research, risk analysis, data science, engineering management. We are interested in papers that discuss how to accurately define, quantify and assess the continuity and resilience of transportation systems? What vulnerabilities do different transport systems face under various disruptions? What are the key factors in enhancing their continuity and resilience? What practical recommendations and solutions can be offered to transportation managers to bolster the continuity and resilience of systems?
Guest Editors
Dr. Kum Fai Yuen, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University. kumfai.yuen@ntu.edu.sg
Ms. Nanxi Wang, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University. nanxi.wang@ntu.edu.sg
Dr. Xueqin Wang, Department of International Logistics, Chung-Ang University. xueqinwang@cau.ac.kr