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View article: A modelling approach to calculate economic and social benefits of resolving nautical bottlenecks on inland waterways
A modelling approach to calculate economic and social benefits of resolving nautical bottlenecks on inland waterways Open
Nautical bottlenecks, which occur when the fairway is insufficiently maintained, can significantly hinder the flow of goods and increase transportation costs. On the Danube to resolve nautical bottlenecks means to ensure a fairway depth of…
View article: Stakeholder identification and mapping in peripheral European inland waterway ecosystems
Stakeholder identification and mapping in peripheral European inland waterway ecosystems Open
As a result of the increasing need to accomplish a modal shift from road transportation towards inland waterway transport (IWT) and railway transport (RWT) to reduce congestion and emissions in Europe, many technologies and innovations are…
View article: Assessing the impact on mode competitiveness of improvements of the Trans-Eurasian railway network
Assessing the impact on mode competitiveness of improvements of the Trans-Eurasian railway network Open
This paper deals with the potential of the different modes of transport on the Eurasian connection, focusing on rail, and comparing with sea and air. Since 2008, a substantial uptake of the rail connection has been observed. The main quest…
View article: The impact of critical water levels on container inland waterway transport
The impact of critical water levels on container inland waterway transport Open
<p>This paper disentangles the impact of critical water levels on container cargo transported along the Rhine River. It analyzes monthly throughput and all instances where navigability was constrained due to low or high water levels …
View article: Using a Serious Game to Teach Maritime Economics and Technology to Students from Mixed Backgrounds
Using a Serious Game to Teach Maritime Economics and Technology to Students from Mixed Backgrounds Open
The objective of this paper is to discuss the success of using a complex serious game to teach maritime economics to non-maritime economic students (i.e. Naval Architects and Marine Engineers) and to teach maritime technology aspects to no…
View article: Real-Life Synchromodality Challenges: A Qualitative Study in Flanders
Real-Life Synchromodality Challenges: A Qualitative Study in Flanders Open
The search for more sustainable freight transport has been the focus in the last decades. In this way, the concept of synchromodality was built considering the collaboration of shippers and logistic service providers to enable real-time sw…
View article: Validation of a Key Performance Indicator Framework Demonstrating Economic Benefits Gained through Resolving Nautical Bottlenecks on Selected Sections of the Danube
Validation of a Key Performance Indicator Framework Demonstrating Economic Benefits Gained through Resolving Nautical Bottlenecks on Selected Sections of the Danube Open
Addressing nautical bottlenecks is crucial for optimizing the utilization of inland waterways and maximizing the economic benefits of transports. To maximize economic benefits, a study was conducted to validate a key performance indicator …
View article: Validation of a KPI Framework Demonstrating Economic Benefits Gained through Resolving Nautical Bottlenecks on the Danube
Validation of a KPI Framework Demonstrating Economic Benefits Gained through Resolving Nautical Bottlenecks on the Danube Open
Addressing nautical bottlenecks is crucial to optimize the utilization of inland waterways and maximize economic benefits of transports. To maximize economic benefits, a study was conducted to validate a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)-bas…
View article: A Global Analysis of Emissions, Decarbonization, and Alternative Fuels in Inland Navigation—A Systematic Literature Review
A Global Analysis of Emissions, Decarbonization, and Alternative Fuels in Inland Navigation—A Systematic Literature Review Open
In response to the pressing need for transportation decarbonization, this paper examines the often overlooked domain of inland waterway transport and seeks to answer which alternative fuel or power source is the most promising for that sec…
View article: Collection and Processing of Roadside Grass Clippings: A Supply Chain Optimization Case Study for East Flanders
Collection and Processing of Roadside Grass Clippings: A Supply Chain Optimization Case Study for East Flanders Open
The paper focuses on secondary bio streams which are not captured efficiently in the value supply chain. Specifically, roadside grass clippings were chosen, based on their logistical optimization potential, direct feasibility, locality, bi…
View article: Maritime Data Collection Framework for Container Port Benchmarking
Maritime Data Collection Framework for Container Port Benchmarking Open
Container ports play a crucial role in global maritime trade by serving as key transportation hubs for the movement of goods. Their performance differs due to unique local characteristics, creating a need for benchmarking to improve. Trend…
View article: Understanding the effects of resolving nautical bottlenecks on the Danube: a KPI-based conceptual framework
Understanding the effects of resolving nautical bottlenecks on the Danube: a KPI-based conceptual framework Open
Background Shifting cargo from roads to eco-friendly inland waterway transport (IWT) is an important step towards reaching the decarbonization goals defined by the European Green Deal. The rehabilitation of nautical bottlenecks is essentia…
View article: Logistical Assessment of Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodules Transport from an Offshore to an Onshore Location Using a Multiobjective Optimization Approach
Logistical Assessment of Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodules Transport from an Offshore to an Onshore Location Using a Multiobjective Optimization Approach Open
The increasing growth in the global population has led to a substantial demand for low-carbon energy infrastructure, metals, and minerals. This has put more pressure on land-based deposits, which have been unsustainably exploited over the …
View article: The sustainability of the Arctic: A case study analysis of container shipping
The sustainability of the Arctic: A case study analysis of container shipping Open
The Circumpolar North area's geography is changing, however, developing commercial shipping operations aiming to utilize Arctic trade routes is a speculative topic containing uncertainties. The Arctic has a unique, highly fragile ecosystem…
View article: Investigating into the challenges of European inland ports: A multifaceted approach
Investigating into the challenges of European inland ports: A multifaceted approach Open
Despite their outstanding importance, challenges of inland ports are hardly focused upon in research. Therefore, many major challenges that European inland ports face are neither systematically identified nor addressed. In times of increas…
View article: Assessing the Role of Mobile Terminals to Reduce Container Barge Inefficiency in Seaports
Assessing the Role of Mobile Terminals to Reduce Container Barge Inefficiency in Seaports Open
This study examines how to eliminate the inefficiencies in inland waterborne transport (IWT) by reducing sailing and waiting times at ports without expensive modifications to terminal infrastructures. A new concept known as the Modular Mob…
View article: Elevating the logistics resilience of the Rhine-Alpine Corridor with the help of innovative vessel and cargo handling concepts
Elevating the logistics resilience of the Rhine-Alpine Corridor with the help of innovative vessel and cargo handling concepts Open
The Rhine-Alpine Corridor connects 70 million inhabitants and is home to Europe's biggest sea and inland ports and the Rhine as its most important waterway. Recent developments and events, such as the extreme low-water period in 2018 and t…
View article: Sustainability impacts of mode shift scenarios on major European corridors
Sustainability impacts of mode shift scenarios on major European corridors Open
Purpose: This publication is one of nine working papers compiled within the study ""Low Carbon Rail Freight Corridors for Europe"" (LowCarb-RFC). The LowCarb-RFC study concentrates on ways for de-carbonising long-distance freight transport…
View article: Assessing the Role of Mobile Terminals to Reduce Container Barge Inefficiency in Seaports
Assessing the Role of Mobile Terminals to Reduce Container Barge Inefficiency in Seaports Open
This study examines how to eliminate the inefficiencies in inland waterborne transport (IWT) by reducing sailing and waiting times at ports without expensive modifications to terminal infrastructures. A new concept known as the Modular Mob…