Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Min Wan, Haibo Kuang, Yue Yu, Ruirui Zhang
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzes the competitiveness of container multimodal transport port hub, considering the software and hardware strength of port hub. It utilizes fuzzy multi-attribute decision-making evaluation model to identify the key influencing factors of port hub competitiveness and takes container transportation in Northeast China as an example. The research findings indicate that the key influencing factors of multimodal transport port hub competitiveness have shifted to flexible factors such as transportation service quality and resource integration ability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Edvard Tijan, Marija Jovic, Drazen Zgaljic, Sasa Aksentijevic
Summary: This research investigates the factors influencing the competitiveness of container seaports and applies the findings to a case study of the Port of Rijeka. The existing research on the Port of Rijeka lacks detailed analysis of seaport competitiveness factors, highlighting a research gap. The authors identified competitiveness factors through a literature review and conducted a case study using these factors at the Port of Rijeka. They also proposed measures to enhance the port's competitiveness. This case study serves as a valuable reference for similar container seaports seeking to improve efficiency and competitiveness with limited resources.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Economics
Dong Yang, Lu Li, Theo Notteboom
Summary: This study investigates how investor attributes with Chinese characteristics affect the throughput evolution and market shares of overseas container terminals. The results show that being a state-owned enterprise, owning a vessel fleet, and higher project ownership benefit the market shares of the terminals. However, shareholder complexity may have a negative impact on terminal competitiveness. Interestingly, investments in politically unstable areas with fewer regional ports are more likely to result in a greater market share for state-owned enterprises.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sung Won Cho, Hyun Ji Park, Armi Kim, Jin Hyoung Park
Summary: This study proposes a GMM-based online optimization method to overcome the limitation of traditional online optimization approaches. By classifying container weight into data-driven weight classes based on GMM and updating the stacking policy according to problem data, the proposed method shows smaller weight variance compared to existing methods, allowing for flexible responses to uncertainties and reduced time for container relocation movements.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Economics
Maria Feo-Valero, Julian Martinez-Moya
Summary: The present research compares the port choice criteria of shippers and freight forwarders and identifies the main differences between the two decision-makers. The study finds that shippers and freight forwarders differ primarily in their valuation of the cost attribute, with freight forwarders being more cost-sensitive. Furthermore, the results indicate that freight forwarders are more conservative in their port choice decisions and tend to continue using their current departure port.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Gabriel Figueiredo de Oliveira, Pierre Cariou, Jason Monios
Summary: This paper investigates the changes in European container port rankings and examines the possibility of a new dynamic phase following a phase of maturity in port ranges. The findings suggest that there is a low probability for ports to change status and enter a new dynamic phase. Path dependence plays a significant role in the port systems, with limited inter-class mobility. However, when mobility occurs, it is mostly observed in small and medium-sized ports, particularly when surrounded by larger ports. These results indicate that competition with existing larger ports can be beneficial for the port system, rather than concentration in a few ports.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Naoum Tsolakis, Dimitris Zissis, Spiros Papaefthimiou, Nikolaos Korfiatis
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental sustainability gains from using AGVs in container terminals, highlighting a research gap in the existing literature. Through a case study and empirical analysis in a simulation environment, the research provides design principles for effective digital technology interventions at non-automated port terminals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Shengda Zhu, Xiaowen Fu, Michael G. H. Bell
Summary: The integration between shipping lines and ports has significant impacts on port choices, with carriers preferring to call at affiliated ports they own or have rights to through alliance partners. The study also found that shipping lines prefer ports with adequate infrastructure and that the number of ports called on one route is constrained by the total transport time. Further research on the impact of shipping line-port integration on port handling efficiency and service quality is recommended for policy formation in the maritime sector.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nadia Giuffrida, Maja Stojakovic, Elen Twrdy, Matteo Ignaccolo
Summary: Container terminals, as main hubs of the global supply chain, play a crucial role in energy consumption, environmental pollution, and climate change. This study introduces a Terminal Decision Support Tool (TDST) to assess the environmental impact of container terminals and provide mitigation measures based on different levels of port traffic evolution. An application of TDST at the Port of Augusta in Italy demonstrates the tool's effectiveness in planning infrastructural interventions for sustainable development.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Milovan Kovac, Snezana Tadic, Mladen Krstic, Violeta Roso
Summary: Overcoming global sustainability challenges in logistics requires minimizing the negative effects of logistics activities, which can be achieved through intermodal transportation. This study focuses on the development of dry port (DP) terminals within the framework of inland waterway container terminals (IWCTs) as a sustainable solution. The article presents a novel DP concept variant, mathematically formulates the problem of modeling DP systems, and proposes a hybrid metaheuristic approach to solve the problem adequately. The case study results demonstrate the sustainability and potential contributions of DP terminals in IWCTs.
CMES-COMPUTER MODELING IN ENGINEERING & SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lichao Zhu
Summary: This study proposes an evaluation framework based on cost-benefit analysis to comprehensively assess the effectiveness of freight subsidy policies. The effectiveness of the subsidy policy largely depends on the connotations of benefit and cost in the analysis, and the current subsidy policy may be ineffective in certain cases.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Economics
Ziaul Haque Munim, Okan Duru, Adolf K. Y. Ng
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach to forecast the competitiveness of a transhipment port based on market share. It explores the potential reasons for increasing or decreasing competitiveness using a multicriteria decision-making methodology. The study assesses seven major components of port competitiveness and examines the interdependence among them. Investigating the container market in Bangladesh, the study finds that Singapore outperforms other ports in terms of competitiveness, but all ports need improvement in green port management practices.
Article
Environmental Studies
Sedat Bastug, Hercules Haralambides, Soner Esmer, Enes Eminoglu
Summary: This study indicates a disparity in the criteria used by shipping companies and port operators to measure port competitiveness. While port operators prioritize factors like port location and service level, shipping companies prioritize port operational efficiency. The research suggests that better mutual understanding between ports and carriers can lead to a more efficient economic system and societal development.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Domenico Gattuso, Domenica Savia Pellicano
Summary: Freight fleet management (FM) optimizes freight vehicles scheduling and routing to reduce time, costs, energy, and environmental impacts. This paper focuses on FM in container ports to improve productivity and pursue sustainability by using advanced handling units (HUs). Automated HUs reduce time and costs, improve safety, and align with energy and environmental sustainability. The paper aims to assess the impacts of HU automation through simulation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lorenzo Franchi, Thierry Vanelslander
Summary: Ports have long served as economic engines, bringing prosperity and social development to host communities. While ports play a vital role in international trade, their operations can also have adverse effects on the environment. Many ports around the world are adopting environmental management measures to improve ecological performance.
Article
Economics
Tomas Rossetti, Ricardo A. Daziano
Summary: This study investigates the changes in crowding multipliers for subway, ridehailing, and microtransit in New York City during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that post-pandemic crowding multipliers are either similar or lower than during the pandemic, depending on the transportation mode and masking compliance. Vaccination requirements did not significantly impact respondents' choices, but respondents were willing to pay to reduce their transportation mode's carbon footprint. The study suggests that commuters' aversion to crowding will gradually decrease, but it remains uncertain whether crowding multipliers will return to pre-pandemic levels or establish a new normal.
Article
Economics
Utsav Panta, Pranav Gairola, N. Nezamuddin
Summary: Electric buses are being considered as an important part of future urban transportation systems due to concerns regarding environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and depleting petroleum resources. However, the transition process requires substantial financial resources. To assist decision-making within financial constraints, an optimization framework has been developed. This framework focuses on maximizing the benefit-to-cost ratio by evaluating fuel savings and emissions reduction when transitioning to electric buses. The framework has been tested in Delhi, India and suggests that at least 30% of the electricity should come from clean energy sources to maximize the environmental benefits of bus electrification. This framework is an important tool for public transit agencies in planning the initial phases of bus electrification.
Article
Economics
Hossain Mohiuddin, Dillon T. Fitch-Polse, Susan L. Handy
Summary: As bike-share systems spread in the US, understanding the different segments of bike-share users is crucial in expanding and benefiting more people. This study analyzes bike-share user data in Sacramento and identifies low-income individuals, zero-car households, students, and transit and car-share users as significant market segments. The results show that bike-share is widely adopted, particularly by those with limited means of transportation. Targeting low-income and zero-car owners can help increase bike-share demand and enhance social equity.
Article
Economics
Priyanka Das, Swati Maitra
Summary: An investigation was conducted on improving pedestrian infrastructure and facilities at tourist destinations in India. The study found that the pedestrian infrastructure and facilities in these destinations are generally deficient and immediate interventions are required. The study also emphasized the need for developing infrastructure and facilities according to tourists' requirements to promote tourism.
Article
Economics
Subid Ghimire, Eleni Bardaka, Kai Monast, Juan Wang, Waugh Wright
Summary: This paper examines the challenges and practices in planning, management, and operation of microtransit systems in the U.S. It discusses the formation of public-private partnerships, cost elements, funding sources, ADA compliance requirements, safety risks, and supply-demand balancing in microtransit systems.
Article
Economics
Ming Zhang, Xianyang Zeng, Zhijia Tan
Summary: This study investigates the choice of green fuel and green technology for ships and derives the sufficient and necessary conditions for adopting scrubber installation strategy. The study finds that introducing scrubber technology can reduce evasion behavior of ships but also increase total emissions in coastal areas.
Article
Economics
Xiaolei Wang, Fangfang Yuan
Summary: The study models the mode choices of travelers in a simple urban transportation scenario with and without ride-hailing services, and examines the potential of ride-hailing in mitigating congestion. It also investigates the impacts of three traffic regulation policies and their ability to achieve system optimum in the presence of ride-hailing.
Review
Economics
Meiyu (Melrose) Pan, Stephen Wong, Francis Tainter, Steve Woelfel, Alyssa Ryan
Summary: This paper presents a systematic literature review on how equity has been considered and evaluated in scenario planning. The findings suggest the need for more vertical equity evaluations, the construction of robustness and justice indicators, and the adoption of a flexible mindset of planning for various scenarios. This work adds value to the existing body of knowledge and has important policy implications for future transportation planning.
Article
Economics
Nicholas Goedeking
Summary: This paper addresses the politics of bus rapid transit (BRT) in low- and middle-income countries, providing new insights through expert interviews and proposing two analytical frameworks. The first framework highlights the contentious nature of BRT proposals, while the second framework challenges the conventional view on the durability of BRT systems.
Article
Economics
Isabel Cunha, Cecilia Silva, Benjamin Buettner, Tuuli Toivonen
Summary: This study investigates the equity impacts of cycling plans and infrastructure allocation in three European cities. The research finds that cycling planning often prioritises advantaged areas and central zones, neglecting disadvantaged socio-economic zones.
Article
Economics
Francisco J. Bahamonde-Birke, Iris M. Geigenmueller, Niek Mouter, Dea S. van Lierop, Dick F. Ettema
Summary: This study uses Participatory Value Evaluation to analyze the differences in social desirability between MaaS services and public investments in biking infrastructure and public transport. The results show that people are more willing to allocate resources to bike infrastructure and public transport than to MaaS subsidies, with sustainability-focused subsidies showing greater social valuation. There are also negative synergies among similar projects, indicating a preference for diversifying public resources across different types of investment projects.
Article
Economics
Timo Valila
Summary: Road infrastructure investment is influenced by fiscal policy considerations, which is used by governments to address debt sustainability and smooth out debt volatility. It competes with investment in health and education, and its impact on congestion is limited and uncertain.
Article
Economics
Jinyu Jiang, Zhongzhen Yang
Summary: The axle load limit plays a crucial role in determining the costs associated with highway construction and truck transportation. This study examines the optimization of the axle load limit for rural roads, taking into account advancements in road construction technology, construction funding, and vehicle manufacturing techniques. A programming model is developed to maximize the cost gap between scenarios with and without incremental limits. The findings suggest that a limit of 13 tons maximizes the reduction in system costs, resulting in significant annual benefits.
Article
Economics
Mo ElSayed, Ahmed Foda, Moataz Mohamed
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of UAV flight policies on energy consumption and the required charging infrastructure. The results show that policy strictness increases the demand for charging stations and leads to increased cost per parcel delivery.
Article
Economics
Lin Su, Xiang Yan, Xilei Zhao
Summary: Dockless e-scooter services can expand mobility options for underserved neighborhoods but may widen access gaps. Compared to docked bikeshare, shared e-scooters have higher overall spatial accessibility but longer idle time. Bikeshare system's equity program is more effective than e-scooter operators' in promoting usage in low-income neighborhoods.
