Essays about: "Global maritime transportation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Global maritime transportation.

  1. 1. Leveraging Technologies of Industry 4.0 for risk management in Sea Freight Forwarding Operations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Angelina Biiak; Yijuan Lindskog; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Risk; Risk Management Mitigation; Maritime Logistics Shipping Industry; Sea Freight Forwarder; Industry 4.0; Technologies Pillars;

    Abstract : Maritime logistics dominates the goods transportation market and is continuously growing along with the growth of global trade. However, a variety of risks continuously occur and significantly affect the maritime logistics industry, and thus the sea freight forwarding operations. READ MORE

  3. 2. System-level assessment and comparison of fast charging and battery swapping technologies for full electrification of Maritime vessels

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

    Author : Pradeepsakthi Ulipuram Kandasamy; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the system-level assessment and comparison of fast charging and battery-swapping technologies for the full electrification of maritime vessels. The maritime industry is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions and reducing emissions from shipping is crucial for achieving a sustainable future. READ MORE

  4. 3. Wireless Charging Technology Infrastructure for Ferries in Göteborg (Västra Götaland)

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Christopher Akinboyewa; Elena Simona Udrescu; [2023]
    Keywords : Wireless power transfer; Electric ferries; shore infrastructure; swot analysis; electrification; Vesta;

    Abstract : The maritime transport sector makes a significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, playing a consistent and increasing part in global CO2 emissions. Electrification of marine transportation is a key and necessary step for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and for avoiding the worst consequences of climate change. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Lifetime Simulation in Marine Applications

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Yifeng Zhong; [2022]
    Keywords : maritime transportation; FEMFC; lifetime simulation; degradation mechanism; empirical relationship; semi-empirical approach; sjötransport; PEM-bränsleceller; livslängdssimulering; nedbrytningsmekanism; empiriskt samband; semi-empiriskt tillvägagångssätt;

    Abstract : Maritime transportation emits about 3% of global greenhouse gas, International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims to reduce shipping’s emissions by 50% with respect to 2008 levels. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are considered among the most promising clean technologies for decarbonizing the maritime sector. READ MORE

  6. 5. Alternative fuels for Swedish short sea shipping and inland waterways: Techno-economic study

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

    Author : Julien Maszelin; [2022]
    Keywords : Alternative fuels Comparison Short sea shipping Inland waterways Sweden Biofuels Fischer-Tropsch Methanol Hydrogen Ammonia Fossil fuels Sustainable transportation;

    Abstract : Climate change is raising huge challenges for all industries worldwide. It is mainly due to anthropogenic activity and energy consumption which is the cause for emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) among other environmental impacts and is expected to have huge impact on our societies globally. READ MORE