Analyzing trends in maritime trade and cargo transport through the Suez Canal over the past decade and forecasting future demand Maritime transport, the backbone of international trade, is responsible for **80%** of the global movement of goods. The **Suez Canal**, a critical waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, plays a pivotal role […]
The application of artificial intelligence to maritime transport. How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Maritime Transport The maritime industry, the lifeblood of global trade, faces a multitude of challenges: optimizing efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. In this dynamic environment, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force, promising to revolutionize […]
Strategies for Adapting Maritime Education and Training to Emerging Autonomous Marine Technologies The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation as autonomous marine technologies (AMTs) become more prevalent and sophisticated. AMTs refer to systems that can operate with minimal or no human intervention, such as unmanned surface vessels, underwater drones, and smart ports. These technologies […]
Piracy Trends and the Effectiveness of Private Armed Security on Merchant Vessels Piracy is a serious threat to the maritime industry, affecting the safety of seafarers, the security of trade routes, and the stability of regional and global economies. According to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), there were 195 incidents of piracy and armed robbery […]
Geopolitical Factors Influencing Global Trade Routes and Maritime Security Concerns — Global trade routes are the lifelines of the world economy, connecting producers and consumers across continents and oceans. However, these routes are not static or fixed; they are constantly evolving and adapting to the changing geopolitical landscape and the emerging security challenges. In this […]
Mediterranean Cruise Market: A Financial and Economic Appraisal The Mediterranean cruise market is one of the largest and most dynamic in the world, attracting millions of passengers every year from different regions and countries. The market has experienced significant growth in the past decade, despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, geopolitical tensions, […]
Challenges towards sustainable port development in India: the adverse effects of port development on coastal ecology and community Port development is essential for the economic growth and trade facilitation of any country, especially for a maritime nation like India. India has a coastline of about 7,517 km and 212 ports, of which 12 are major […]
Analysis of Modern Navigation Systems for Collision Avoidance Collision risks remain despite technological advancements. A dissertation may evaluate performance of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems, Automatic Identification Systems and vessel traffic services through case studies. Recommendations on human factors and integration of emerging technologies like e-navigation into existing bridge systems can help enhance safety. […]
Emission Reduction Methods in Maritime Industry The maritime industry is one of the most important sectors of the global economy, transporting about 80% of the world’s trade by volume and 70% by value. However, it is also a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to about 2.9% of the global CO2 emissions in […]
Research on Responses of Container Ports to Global Pandemic — Container ports are essential nodes in the global supply chain, handling over 80 per cent of global merchandise trade by volume and more than 70 per cent by value. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to the container shipping industry, affecting both the demand […]
