Essays about: "port operations"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 32 essays containing the words port operations.

  1. 21. SABIC Green Logistics Systems & Profitability : To explore chemical industries green logistics and contribution to profitability with a particular case of SABIC

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

    Author : Talal Alabdullatif; [2017]
    Keywords : green port; green logistics; zero emissions; environmental friendliness;

    Abstract : Background: Logistics is paramount in the business operations as it ensures transit of goods from one point to the other. Green logistics are measures in the logistics systems that are put in place to minimize the environmental implication of logistics operations while at the same time saving on cost. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg as an E-Business Distribution Centre in Scandinavia.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Achille Loce-Mandes; [2016-07-04]
    Keywords : Scandinavia; warehousing; supply chain; maritime; port; port performance; port-centric; ecommerce; e-buyers;

    Abstract : The research is focused on the competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg, as a future destination for online retailers, when investing in a new warehouse; emphasis is dedicated to those warehouses locate in ports area (port-centric logistics). Several topics are discussed in order to provide some fundamentals for a future e-retailer’s investment choice. READ MORE

  4. 23. Performance Comparison of Cassandra in LXC and Bare metal : Container Virtualization case study

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för kommunikationssystem

    Author : Reventh Thiruvallur Vangeepuram; [2016]
    Keywords : Cassandra; Container Virtualization; Linux Containers;

    Abstract : Big data is a developing term that describes any large amount of structured and unstructured data that has the potential to be mined for information. To store this type of large amounts of data, cloud storage systems are necessary. READ MORE

  5. 24. Socioeconomic Impacts of Transitioning to Collaborative Port Operations - A case study of the Port of Gothenburg

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Axel Merkel; [2015]
    Keywords : Socioeconomic Impacts of Transitioning to Collaborative Port Operations;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to derive a method for estimation of costs and benefits of implementing Port Collaborative Decision Making (Port CDM), and to apply this method to the Port of Gothenburg. By using the Port of Gothenburg as a case study, conclusions can be drawn regarding the economic viability of Port CDM in one of Scandinavia‟s largest ports. READ MORE

  6. 25. A Multi-agent Based Model for Inter Terminal Transportation

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datalogi och datorsystemteknik

    Author : Mubashir Iqbal; [2015]
    Keywords : Inter-terminal transportation; Container terminal; Automated guided vehicle; Agent-based modeling; Simulation;

    Abstract : Context: Due to an increase in inter-terminal transportation (ITT) volume within a container port; complexity of transportation processes between the terminals has also increased. Problems with the current way of handling ITT resources are expected to rise in the near future. READ MORE