Port Development and Investment in China: A Comparative Study of Public-Private Partnerships and State-Owned Enterprises Port development is a crucial factor for the economic growth and competitiveness of a country, especially for a maritime nation like China. Ports facilitate international trade, provide access to global markets, and support various industries and sectors. However, port development […]
Assessing Disruptive Technologies for Modernizing Short-Sea Shipping Logistics in Northern Europe Short-sea shipping (SSS) is a mode of transportation that involves the movement of goods and passengers by sea over relatively short distances, usually within a region or a continent. SSS plays a vital role in the European Union’s (EU) transport system, as it accounts […]
Ship emissions reduction Shipping contributes significantly to global emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. It is estimated that international shipping accounts for approximately 2-3% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion (IMO, 2020). However, shipping emissions are projected to increase substantially in the coming decades due to anticipated growth in global […]
Development of Renewable Energy Sources Based on Wind Farms and Tidal Power Plants Renewable energy sources are those that can be replenished naturally and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions or environmental pollution. Among the various types of renewable energy sources, wind and tidal power are two promising options that can harness the kinetic […]
Investigating the Impact of China’s One Belt One Road Initiative on Maritime Transport Safety and Security The One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, also known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in more than 150 countries and international organizations. […]
# Research on Navigation Safety Evaluation of Chinese Ports Navigation safety is a vital issue for the development of maritime transportation and trade, especially for a country like China, which has a long coastline and many ports along the Maritime Silk Road (MSR). However, the evaluation of navigation safety in Chinese ports faces many challenges, […]
