Essays about: "Container Vessel"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Container Vessel.

  1. 1. Inland Waterways and Short Sea Shipping - a feasible alternative for truck transportation in Sweden? - A Case Study of Container Shipping Between Uddevalla and Gothenburg -

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Filip Matei; Philip Vollert Lundqvist; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Inland waterway transportation; short sea shipping; containerized goods; cost comparison; environmental comparison; barge;

    Abstract : Within the European Union, Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for the lowest share of goods transport, with only 5.8%. In Sweden, the share is even lower where Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for less than 1% of the goods transports. READ MORE

  3. 2. Paths forward for Sustainable Maritime Transport : A techno-economic optimization framework for next generation vessels

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julian Ulrich Hausweiler; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Recently, the decarbonization of maritime transport has received increased attention, in order to align with the targets of the Paris Agreement. In 2023, the International Maritime Organization unveiled their revised greenhouse gas strategy with an ambitious target: net-zero emissions by 2050. READ MORE

  4. 3. Extended Gate - Barriers and opportunities for intermodal improvements, a case study of Port of Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : David Hällgren; Erik Bengtsson; [2020-06-17]
    Keywords : Extended Gate; inland terminal; port supply chain integration;

    Abstract : Extended gate is an intermodal concept aiming to achieve improved transport efficiency in the hinterland through a more integrated model, compared to concepts that are currently in use, such as dry ports. Functionally it is an extension of the gated area of a port terminal into the hinterland in order to achieve operational efficiency for the supply chain actors and improve customer experience for cargo owners. READ MORE

  5. 4. Container vessel maneuvering model in shallow waters and assessment of maneuvering coefficients through system identification

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Christos Kostoulas; [2017]
    Keywords : maneuvering theory; container 4DOF maneuvering model; Son and Nomoto; shallow water effects; system identification; maneuvering coefficients; semi empirical equations for maneuvering;

    Abstract : A vessel operating in the real world has to overcome wind, waves and ocean currents. The result of all the above is a motion of 6 degrees of freedom (DOF). READ MORE

  6. 5. Ship Power Estimation for Marine Vessels Based on System Identification

    University essay from Reglerteknik; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Jonas Källman; [2012]
    Keywords : Artificial neural network; Marine craft modelling; System identification; Optimal trim;

    Abstract : Large marine vessels carry their loads all over the world. It can be a container ship carrying over 10 000 containers filled with foods, textiles and electronics or a bulk freighter carrying 400 000 tons of coal. Vessels usually have a ballast system that pumps water into ballast tanks to stabilize the vessel. READ MORE