... of YC for same-type containers can reduce buffer bracket occupancy without disrupting QC schedules. As illustrated in Figure 2 , export containers are categorized into eight groups (Types I-VIII) based on destination port, size and weight. For instance, QC 4 is scheduled to load 14 Type II containers...

... ports around the world are qualitatively examined for their overall implementation potential and characteristics and their cost and benefits. An application to the port of Singapore is discussed. Findings Geophysical conditions are key criteria in assessing renewable energy options. In the case...

... in container shipping services are related and can be organised for application of data analytics. Research limitations/implications Research implications are offered to shipping lines, port managers and operators and policymakers. Practical implications This research presented a conceptual framework...

... propose technological solutions to be installed or adapted in ports to feed the autonomous ships' systems with the information considered relevant by pilots. Design/methodology/approach To investigate what pilots consider relevant, the authors submitted a questionnaire to the pilotage of Paranaguá...

...Po-Hsing Tseng; ManWo Ng Purpose There are many different pollution reduction strategies even within different ports in the same country. Every port can learn from these environmental protection strategies. What remains universally key, though, is to select the optimum strategy to reduce pollution...

...Chin-Shan Lu; Kuo-Chung Shang; Chi-Chang Lin Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify crucial sustainability assessment criteria in the context of international port sector. Design/methodology/approach Data collection was based on a questionnaire survey from 135 managers...