Essays about: "tanker"

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1. 1. A time series analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on container shipping freight rates: An application to the Asia-Europe trade route

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Chen Yuchun; Zhou Shiyu; [2022-08-03]
   Keywords : Container shipping; Freight rates; COVID-19; Oil prices; Stock market prices; Time series model; GARCH;

   Abstract : The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden disruption to the shipping industry. However, for container shipping, freight rates have reached record highs during the pandemic. Shipping companies realise that understanding the impact of exogenous shocks on freight rate fluctuations to forecast freight rates is critical. READ MORE

3. 2. Holistic view of brand equity and sustainability activities : A qualitative study in the transport sector

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Anna Petterson; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability activities; Brand equity; Brand identity; Brand reputation;

   Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of the study is to explore how sustainability activities are perceived as a part of a company’s brand equity and brand reputation in a B2B context within the transport sector. This is studied from the perspectives of the supplier as well as of its customers. READ MORE

4. 3. Comparison of Achieved Fuel Savings on Ships by Different Wind Propulsion Systems Using a 3-DoF Resistance Model

   University essay from KTH/Marina system

   Author : Severi Sarsila; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to determine how different wind propulsion systems should be sized in order to achieve comparable fuel savings. The selected wind propulsion systems for the comparison are Dynarig, rigid wing sail and rotor sail. To answer this question, a performance prediction program based on a 3 Degree of Freedom resistance model was developed. READ MORE

5. 4. “Hello, I am a Vegan” : the experience of becoming a vegan in a non-vegan world : A qualitative investigation on how vegans undergo their transformation in social interactions with other people

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för sociala och psykologiska studier (from 2013)

   Author : Christina Krogh; [2021]
   Keywords : emotion; social interaction; social cognition; social psychology;

   Abstract : Formålet med dette studie var at undersøge, hvordan nye veganere oplevede deres ændring fra et ikke-vegansk liv. Målet var at få indsigt i, hvordan nye veganere oplevede at engagere sig i sociale interaktioner med andre mennesker, når de vidste, at de kunne opfattes som en ekstrem gruppe. READ MORE

6. 5. Loss of Innocence - The interdiction of the Grace 1 and the use of economic sanctions to limit innocent passage

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Mörkås; [2020-05-17]
   Keywords : Economic sanctions; Grace 1; Innocent passage; Interdiction; Maritime law; Shipping;

   Abstract : The right of innocent passage has been a staple in maritime law since the 17th century and is an important part of the freedom of the seas, granting free passage to ships that wants to travel a state’s sea territory. With the growing complexity of the world however, the freedom of the seas is slowly being pushed away by coastal states increasing need to regulate and protect their own shores and waters. READ MORE