Essays about: "The Shipping Industry"

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  1. 1. The use of regurgitated pellets from the great cormorant to detect the presence of the round goby

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Tim Dorup; [2023-08-07]
    Keywords : Invasive species; Regurgitated pellets; Great cormorant; Round goby; dPCR;

    Abstract : The round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) is an invasive alien species that poses one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services in Sweden today. The round goby originates from the Black Sea and Caspian Sea but has in recent decades rapidly spread with global shipping traffic to new areas in Europe and North America. READ MORE

  3. 2. Identifying the Underlying Factors Causing the Changes in the European Container Shipping Market in the Post-COVID-19 Era

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Bethmage Dinuka Piyath Perera; Quoc Nhat Do; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Container shipping; freight market challenges; COVID-19; supply chain disruptions; freight capacity consolidation; supply chain transformation; exploratory factor analysis;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and container shipping markets in several ways, leading to changes in demand, supply, and price. Therefore, identifying and understanding the underlying factors that have contributed to these changes is crucial for stakeholders in the industry and policymakers seeking to mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic on global trade, particularly in Europe. READ MORE

  4. 3. Inside the Future of Shopping Malls - Logistics Approaches for Enhancing the Collection Efficiency of Online Retail Orders from Shopping Malls by Delivery Agents

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Julia Krajka; Kaisa Nordlund; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Urban Logistics; Retail; Shopping Malls; Gig Economy; Last Mile Delivery; E-commerce; Automation; Micro-hubs; Parcel Lockers; Consumption Behavior; Stakeholder Management;

    Abstract : Background: The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the retail industry, with consumers now able to purchase goods online and receive their orders promptly at their doorstep. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, leading to traditional retailers reimagining their strategies and embracing omnichannel approaches to meet the growing demand for fast deliveries. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Additive Manufacturing for Volume Production : A case study in supply chain benefits of AM implementation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Carl-Johan Bjelke; [2023]
    Keywords : Additive manufacturing; Industry 4.0; Design for additive manufacturing; Rapid prototyping; Mass customization; Parts consolidation; Supply chain processes; Decentralized manufacturing.;

    Abstract : Additive manufacturing was first introduced in the 80s and has ever since been used as a tool for rapid prototyping. Its flexible manufacturing characteristics makes it optimal for creating complex geometries in one manufacturing process, eliminating assembly time for several individual parts. READ MORE