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  1. This article investigates economic and operational effects of introducing autonomous vessels to liner shipping networks. By the formulation of optimization models, we analyze how fleet configurations with vess...

    Authors: Gam Thi Hong Nguyen, Daria Ruzaeva, Julio Cesar Góez and Mario Guajardo
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2022 7:12
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  2. The COVID-19 pandemic has augmented pre-existing digitalization and environmental trends. In the maritime industry, one of the marked impacts of the pandemic is how the regard for technology has changed. There...

    Authors: Dimitris Gavalas, Theodoros Syriopoulos and Efthimios Roumpis
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2022 7:11
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  6. With new, innovative logistics tools and frameworks coming to the market rather quickly, developing a decision support framework to assess its value before carrying out extensive, quantitative economic assessm...

    Authors: Jeffrey Willems, Tom Pauwels, Edwin van Hassel, Thierry Vanelslander and Steve Sel
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2022 7:7
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  7. This study is motivated by a real-world application of ABC (Pvt) Ltd., a well-known FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) industry. The industry have nine agents (in two operating regions) from which it can serve ...

    Authors: D. G. N. D. Jayarathna, G. H. J. Lanel and Z. A. M. S. Juman
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2022 7:6
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  9. The Panama Canal expansion has influenced the development of ports within the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, intending to capitalise on economic opportunities through seaborne trade. Examining p...

    Authors: Kahuina Miller and Tetsuro Hyodo
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2022 7:4
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  10. Nowadays, Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been prosperous for a long time and brings plenty of opportunities to every aspect of China. As a coastal province with lots of port resources, Shandong province ha...

    Authors: Yiran Sun, Yuqian Wang and Jingci Xie
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2022 7:3
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  12. This study examines the concept of transparency as practiced (or not) in ports. It explores the availability of information to the general public and port stakeholders through the ports’ most public face—its w...

    Authors: Mary R. Brooks, Geraldine Knatz, Athanasios A. Pallis and Gordon Wilmsmeier
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2022 7:1
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  13. Over the past decade the number of maritime transportation accidents has fallen. However, as shipping vessels continue to increase in size, one single incident, such as the oil spills from ‘super’ tankers, can...

    Authors: Carine Dominguez-Péry, Lakshmi Narasimha Raju Vuddaraju, Isabelle Corbett-Etchevers and Rana Tassabehji
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:20
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  14. Port sustainability studies are increasing rapidly and are skewed toward environmental aspects, while at the same time their results are fragmented, making it difficult to collectively assess conclusions. This...

    Authors: Anas S. Alamoush, Fabio Ballini and Aykut I. Ölçer
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:19
    Content type: Review Published on:

  17. Currently, the shipping industry is at a crossroads. Although it has overcome numerous technological barriers and finance and economic crises over the years, the industry is facing its most prominent challenge...

    Authors: Ana Cristina Paixão Casaca and Maria Amélia Ramos Loja
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:16
    Content type: Editorial Published on:

  18. It is widely accepted that the highly volatile Panamax market has many peculiarities; for example, Panamax vessels transport the major and the minor dry bulk cargoes worldwide. In contrast, the variety of carg...

    Authors: Ioannis Karaoulanis and Theodore Pelagidis
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:15
    Content type: Review Published on:

  21. In 2017, the majority of the United Kingdom Supreme Court held in its judgment in the Gard Marine and Energy v China National Chartering (The Ocean Victory) case that, in bareboat charters under the ‘BARECON 89’ ...

    Authors: Albano Gilabert Gascón
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:12
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  23. Classification societies play a major role in maritime safety and the regulation of the international shipping market. They have a dual mission, namely the classification and certification of ships. Paradoxica...

    Authors: François Fulconis and Raphael Lissillour
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:10
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  24. Today, alternative fuels are seen as a critical area of sustainable technological growth in maritime transport. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the United Nations body for maritime issues and ot...

    Authors: Olga Sideri, Michalis Papoutsidakis, Theodore Lilas, Nikitas Nikitakos and Dimitrios Papachristos
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:9
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  27. Talent management (TM) is referred as a young and developing field and it is claimed to be require more contribution from the different industry and country perspectives. Because of the highly dynamic and comp...

    Authors: Ramazan Özkan Yildiz and Soner Esmer
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:6
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  29. This study examines the conditions that influence the choice between direct shipment and transshipment, focusing on two factors: geographical distance and demand. We develop a two-stage model comprising shippi...

    Authors: Hoshi Tagawa, Tomoya Kawasaki and Shinya Hanaoka
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:4
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  31. Since 2006, when the Emma Maersk broke into the world of shipping, the growth in containership size has remained a continuous trend.For the last 14 years, since 2006, the enlargement of fullcontainerships size...

    Authors: Ricardo J. Sánchez, Daniel E. Perrotti and Alejandra Gomez Paz Fort
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2021 6:2
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  33. The current Editorial addresses the evolutionary path of the shipping industry. It mentions its role throughout the years, identifies the leading market segments, refers to the different operational modes due ...

    Authors: Ana Cristina Paixão Casaca and Maria Amélia Ramos Loja
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:27
    Content type: Short report Published on:

  34. Financial technical analysis of markets and trends differs from fundamental analysis in that econometrics are used on “fundamental” economic data in fundamental analysis. Technical analysis, however, adds to t...

    Authors: Joan Mileski, Christopher Clott, Cassia Bomer Galvao and Taliese Laverne
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:26
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  38. The use of shipping containers for the transport of goods has become indispensable and a crucial factor for globalization by providing inexpensive and safe transport opportunities. It is expected that the numb...

    Authors: Niclas Hoffmann, Robert Stahlbock and Stefan Voß
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:22
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  39. China’s growing influence on the world has generated profound effects on the political and economic decisions of her partner nations. Recent conflict escalation between China and western countries gives rise t...

    Authors: Gregory Whitten, Xiaoyi Dai, Simon Fan and Yu Pang
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:21
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  43. Seaport terminals are major facilitators of international trade. One issue that is very crucial to the performance and survival of seaport terminals is the quality of service provided. However, in order to enh...

    Authors: Daniel Sakyi, Christian Kwarteng Appiah, Enock Kojo Ayesu, Mustapha Immurana and Samuel Tawiah Baidoo
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:17
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  44. Emphasis on sustainability practices is growing globally in the shipping industry due to regulations on emissions from transportation as well as increasing customer demand for sustainability. This research aim...

    Authors: Oskari Lähdeaho, Olli-Pekka Hilmola and Riitta Kajatkari
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:16
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  45. This study analyses 98 Internet pages of sea ports located in Sweden, Finland and Estonia during years 2017–2019. Aim of the study is to find, how website basic design is completed (colours and languages), how...

    Authors: Olli-Pekka Hilmola, Andres Tolli and Ain Kiisler
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:15
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  46. In 2013 Chinese government unveiled one of the biggest transport plan schemes worldwide: the One Belt One Road (OBOR) strategy, now called the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This scheme includes the developme...

    Authors: Claudio Ferrari and Alessio Tei
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:14
    Content type: Original article Published on:

  50. Shippers and Freight Forwarding Agents spend much time clearing their cargo from the Ghanaian ports. As a result, the cost of doing business in Ghana through the Tema and Takoradi ports is high. This research ...

    Authors: Richmond Kwesi Ansah, Kwabena Obiri-Yeboah and Grace Akipelu
    Citation: Journal of Shipping and Trade 2020 5:10
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