Abstract The so-called “Fourth Industrial revolution”, also termed as “Industry 4.0” in the
wider literature, is associated with several cutting-edge technologies. Indicative examples in …

Container shipping makes significant contribution to the global economy and is confronted
with various hazards and risks especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. These risks can …

With the rapid development of digital technology, the smart sensor-based container
equipment and intelligent logistics operations contribute to achieving the efficiency …

Blockchain applications in maritime logistics services face uncertainties and risks,
obstructing a broader and more sustainable adoption. Although the operational risk of …

Efficient truck dispatching is crucial for optimizing container terminal operations within
dynamic and complex scenarios. Despite good progress being made recently with more …

When studying an unfamiliar system, we first look for the symmetry that the system has, so
that we can make many predictions about the possible properties of the system. The …

Serving as the backbone of the international trade, the shipping industry is transforming
towards sustainability or environmental, social, and governance (ESG). However, this …

Technological advancements and the expanding scope of offshore dynamic positioning
(DP) applications introduce new challenges in terms of safety and risk control. This paper …

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have attracted global stakeholders'
attention, reflecting the focus of sustainability development in this sustainability era …

Stakeholders must evaluate the efficiency, profitability, risk management, and overall
operational effectiveness of shipping businesses by analyzing their financial and …