Essays about: "Maritime Transportation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 41 essays containing the words Maritime Transportation.

  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. 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

  4. 13. Supply Chain Resilience: Disruptions in Global Maritime Transportation

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Vivien Andresen; Mathilda Björn; [2022]
    Keywords : Supply chain resilience; Global maritime transportation; Dynamic and operational capabilities; Supply chain risk management; Supply chain disruptions; COVID-19 and Suez Canal blockage-21;

    Abstract : Supply chain resilience has become an important topic within supply chain management, as increasingly complex supply chains set out for increased risk in these networks. Supply chain resilience is a risk management approach that includes the ability to mitigate disruptions through specific capabilities. READ MORE

  5. 14. Inclusion of maritime transportation in the European Union Emission Trading System - A study investing the effects on the Swedish forest industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Caroline Ferning; [2021-06-18]
    Keywords : EU ETS; Swedish forest industry; Competitiveness; Shipping; Maritime transportation;

    Abstract : Shipping has a leading role in our globalised world and accounts for 90 % of the global trade volume transported over the world. International Maritime Organization (IMO) forecasts that the demand for shipping will increase in the future, hence leading to a rise in emissions. READ MORE

  6. 15. Environmental benefits from reducing empty container movements : A Life Cycle Assessment and analysis of strategies to reduce empty container repositioning

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emelie Borg; [2021]
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    Abstract : Containers are responsible for holding almost all the worlds cargo while being transported. Even though container shipping is the preferred transportation mean when it comes to the environment, the environmental burdens it causes are significant. READ MORE