Ports are pivotal nodes in supply chain and transportation networks, in which most of the
existing data remain underutilized. Machine learning methods are versatile tools to utilize …

This study investigates the growing concerns surrounding seaborne shipping and
increasing expectations in the maritime sector due to the technological revolution. This study …

Since ancient times, humanity has envisioned a world where people and things connect and
interact. The advent of generation mobile systems, the so-called 5 G in the early century, has …

Smart ports can be regarded as the solution that addresses the new challenges faced by
international trade and logistics systems. By deeply integrating digital technologies, such as …

Recently, the application of renewable energy sources (RESs) for power distribution
systems is growing immensely. This advancement brings several advantages, such as …

This paper highlights the development of Digital Twin (DT) technology and its admittance to
a variety of applications within the maritime domain in general and surface ships in …

With rapid technological innovations spurred by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry
4.0), today's seaports are pressured to transform the way they operate in order to handle …

Ports play an undeniable role in people's lives. The energy consumption of large ports has
an increasing rate worldwide and it has become a new challenge. The specific types of …

New digital Industry 4.0 solutions and smart applications are being adopted in many
industries, also in the most advanced ports in the world. Still, it is not clear in which …

Considered an essential link in the logistics chain, the port has undergone various
restructurings and evolutions throughout generations. Many economic, socioeconomic …