Essays about: "maritime transport"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 49 essays containing the words maritime transport.

  1. 16. Smart Port Framework - A study of Port of Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johan Berlin; Olof Eriksson; [2021-02-24]
    Keywords : Smart port; automation; digitalization; maritime transport;

    Abstract : The increase in global trade have resulted in the need for more complex infrastructure to support the increased amount of freight. This combined with the advancement of digitalization in society has resulted in the need logistics hubs to adapt. This development has resulted in the 5th generation of parts, the smart port. READ MORE

  3. 17. Is the Shipping industry still Sulfuring? - A study of compliance factors from the IMO 2020 sulfur cap

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Denise Bell Knudsen; [2021]
    Keywords : Marpol; IMO; Imo 2020 sulfur cap; compliance; implementation; enforcement; legal certainty; maritime environmental legislation; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This paper explores different aspects of maritime environmental legislation with the goal of identifying the influencing factors associated with achieving compliance with international maritime environmental legislation. International shipping is often considered the most environmentally friendly form of transport, and while this is true, it is still a significant contributor to global warming and climate change. READ MORE

  4. 18. Evaluation of transition towards zero emission commuter ferries : Comparative Analysis of Fuel-based and Battery-based Marine Propulsion System from financial and environmental perspectives

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Varun Goel; Sonja Wadelius; [2021]
    Keywords : Water-borne public transport; Maritime industry; marine propulsion system; marine Li-ion batteries; diesel-electric; diesel-mechanical; all-electric; life cycle assessment; cost assessment.; Vattenburenkollektivtrafik; marinaindustrin; marinaframdrivningssystem; marinabatterisystem; dieselelektrisk; diesel mekanisk; helt elektrisk; livscykelanalys; kostnadsanalys.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to compare the life-cycle cost and environmental impact of the existing fuel-based propulsion system, on public commuter ferries in Stockholm, with a battery based propulsion system. The study is divided into multiple layers. READ MORE

  5. 19. The impact of the Fehmarn Belt link on modal choice - An investigation of potential modal shift on Sweden’s foreign trade

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Oskar Robertsson; Simon Möller; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : Cross-border barriers; Fehmarn Belt tunnel; Intermodality; Modal choice; TEN-T;

    Abstract : The construction of the Fehmarn Belt tunnel is a part of the European Union programme called TEN-T. A programme with the objective to connect the EU member-states in a comprehensive network consisting of road, rail, air and water infrastructure. READ MORE

  6. 20. Long-term morphological evolution of Cua Lo inlet, Central Vietnam

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Nikita Tegenfeldt; Orio Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Inlet morphology; Sand spit; Water exchange; Numerical modelling; Cua Lo river mouth; Sediment transport; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Cua Lo river mouth is a coastal inlet connected to an estuary at the central coast of Vietnam. The area is valuable for maritime trade, fishing industries, and tourism development. Natural disasters during the monsoon period are a problem, causing seasonal flooding. READ MORE