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Predictive modelling in the shipping industry: analysis from supply and demand sides 航运业的预测建模:供需双方的分析
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-09-09 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-04-2024-0038
Siying Zhu, Cheng-Hsien Hsieh
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Electric tugboat deployment in maritime transportation: detailed analysis of advantages and disadvantages 电动拖船在海上运输中的应用:优缺点详细分析
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-08-20 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-12-2023-0086
Shanmukh Devarapali, Ashley Manske, Razieh Khayamim, Edwina Jacobs, Bokang Li, Zeinab Elmi, Maxim A. Dulebenets
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Discovering supply chain operation towards sustainability using machine learning and DES techniques: a case study in Vietnam seafood 利用机器学习和 DES 技术发现供应链运作的可持续性:越南海产品案例研究
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-07-24 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-10-2023-0074
Luan Thanh Le, Trang Xuan-Thi-Thu
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Maritime logistics and digital transformation with big data: review and research trend 海运物流与大数据的数字化转型:回顾与研究趋势
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-07-22 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-10-2023-0069
Jiyoon An
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Assessing risk dimensions in dry port projects: prioritization, interdependence and heterogeneity 评估陆港项目的风险因素:优先顺序、相互依存性和异质性
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-07-16 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-09-2023-0064
Thiago de Almeida Rodrigues, Udechukwu Ojiako, Caroline Maria de Miranda Mota, Alasdair Marshall, Maxwell Chipulu, Fikri Dweiri
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Renewable energy options for seaport cargo terminals with application to mega port Singapore 应用于新加坡特大港口的海港货运码头可再生能源方案
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-12-2023-0083
Wei Yim Yap, Theo Notteboom
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The relationship between self-efficacy and emotional burnout levels of seafarers: the role of individual alienation – the case of Turkey 海员自我效能感与情感倦怠水平之间的关系:个体疏离的作用--以土耳其为例
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-06-26 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-08-2023-0059
Fetullah Battal, İbrahim Durmuş, Ertuğrul Çınar
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Digital wind of changes: navigating competitiveness in the maritime sector through the transformation in human resource development 数字变革之风:通过人力资源开发转型提高海事部门的竞争力
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-05-31 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-11-2023-0079
Yuthana Autsadee, Jagan Jeevan, Nurul Haqimin Mohd Salleh, Mohamad Rosni Othman
{"title":"Digital wind of changes: navigating competitiveness in the maritime sector through the transformation in human resource development","authors":"Yuthana Autsadee, Jagan Jeevan, Nurul Haqimin Mohd Salleh, Mohamad Rosni Othman","doi":"10.1108/mabr-11-2023-0079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/mabr-11-2023-0079","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The maritime industry, a linchpin of global trade, has embarked on a transformative journey catalysed by the relentless advance of digitalisation. There is a discernible gap in the literature concerning the specific consequences of digitalisation within the maritime sector. This research aims to examine the current body of literature on the influence of digitalisation in human resource development (HRD) on the competitive advantage of organisations and its potential within the maritime industry.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This research paper conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The findings of this research explore the literature landscape encompassing digitalisation in HRD, its influence on HR operations, learning and development, performance management, employee experience, and strategic alignment within maritime organisations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This research provides valuable recommendations for maritime organisations and HRD practitioners seeking to leverage digitalisation to gain a competitive edge. Thus, the maritime industry can adopt digital HRD practices to streamline operations, improve performance, and align HR strategies with broader organisational goals.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":43865,"journal":{"name":"Maritime Business Review","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141167528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of constraints for investment in NOx emission technologies: case study on Greek bulk carrier owners 氮氧化物排放技术投资制约因素评估:希腊散货船船东案例研究
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-05-28 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-01-2024-0007
Hristos Karahalios
{"title":"Evaluation of constraints for investment in NOx emission technologies: case study on Greek bulk carrier owners","authors":"Hristos Karahalios","doi":"10.1108/mabr-01-2024-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/mabr-01-2024-0007","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The maritime industry is the transport mode that contributes most to air pollution. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) identified the reduction of air pollution by ships as a crucial issue. Since 1 January 2020, ships have had to adopt strategies and new technologies to eliminate air pollution. However, ship compliance with nitrate oxide (NOx) emission restrictions is more challenging. This paper aims to identify ship owners' challenges in investing in new technologies.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This paper applied a hybrid methodology combining a survey, a balanced scorecard and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (F-AHP) to identify and evaluate constraints and weights in investment decision-making for NOx technologies. A survey was carried out to validate constraints.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>A survey was carried out, representing 5.1% of Greek-owned ships by deadweight capacity. The findings provide a weighted list of seven crucial technical and economic constraints faced by ship operators. The constraints vary from ship retrofit expenditure to crew training and waste management. Additionally, NOx emission technologies were compared. It was found that liquefied natural gas is the preferred investment option for the survey participants compared with selective catalytic reduction, exhaust gas recirculation and batteries.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Several studies have dealt with the individual technical feasibility of NOx reduction technologies. However, apart from technical feasibility for a shipowner, the selection of a NOx technology has several managerial and safety risks. Therefore, the originality of this paper is to reveal those constraints that have a higher weight on ship owners. With this cost-benefit approach, investment challenges for ship operators are revealed. Policymakers can benefit from the results of the employed methodology.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":43865,"journal":{"name":"Maritime Business Review","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141167587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The influence of management functions on the productivity of yard cargo handling equipment in container terminals 管理职能对集装箱码头堆场货物装卸设备生产率的影响
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Maritime Business Review Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.1108/mabr-06-2023-0046
Luong Hai Nguyen
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