TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed the changes on the maritime network before and after the Covid-19 outbreak using a large sample of vessel movements between ports, showing a decrease in the global maritime connectivity and significant differences between ports and inter-port links.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors conducted a 20-year-long literature search in peer-reviewed journals to identify the competitiveness criteria of both carriers and terminal operators and found that the most important criterion for competitiveness is port location, followed by service level, port tariffs, and port facilities.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on assessing the environmental performance of European ports based on a wide representation of EcoPorts members, using the Self-Diagnosis Method (SDM), a concise checklist against which port managers can self-assess the environmental management of their port in relation to the performance of the membership.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address the topic of a possible path to standardize the ICT services expected to be delivered by the so-called "Port of the Future" and propose a proposal of contents to be considered in a comprehensive standardization action.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors apply a business model approach to identify the prerequisites and consequences of opportunities, value, and advantages for an existing ecosystem that aims to create a digital twin.
Abstract: Applying a business model approach, this chapter identifies various challenges in digital platform and platform-based business model development in the case of a physical port ecosystem. Using an empirical case, the chapter identifies the prerequisites and consequences of opportunities, value, and advantages for an existing ecosystem that aims to create a “digital twin.” It contributes to academic discussions on the intersection of ecosystems, platforms, and business models by exploring the antecedents and controversies of configuring ecosystem boundaries in a digital context. Moreover, the chapter contributes to research by analyzing how a previously closed ecosystem seeks to open its boundaries and interfaces, both internally among the internal ecosystem members and externally to the outside business environment. Opening Closed Business Ecosystem Boundaries With Digital Platforms: Empirical Case of a Port
TL;DR: Wang et al. as mentioned in this paper analyzed the regular pattern and driving factors of coastal port space expansion from a land use patch perspective using remote sensing and geographic information system technology, and provided information on port spatial expansion theories.
TL;DR: In this article, a novel chemical tanker port call optimization framework was proposed to improve the efficiency of waterway traffic control, in which chemical tankers load and unload cargoes while visiting multiple terminals.
TL;DR: In this paper, the main directions of development of PIC were considered from the point of view of organizational, managerial, and information technology aspects, focusing on the concept of smart digital ports, based on the digital circuit board and IoT.
Abstract: The development of the port and industrial complexes (PIC) has become large-scale. The changes cover a significant number of major ports around the world. Ports are points of territorial growth and channels of integration into the world economy. The development of the port and industrial complexes as a complex territorial and industrial entity has its own peculiarities in Russia and abroad. The complexity of port and industrial complexes (as an object of management) is caused by a combination of many factors: industry, corporate, logistics, infrastructure, institutional, biological, geographical, etc. This leads to the need for an interdisciplinary study. Therefore, a multidimensional approach and an adequate methodological framework are required. Research on the development of the first port and industrial complexes in Russia shows that the institutional environment is not ready for such territorial and industrial projects. This work is devoted to the definition and systematization of the development directions of Russian port-industrial complexes. The research is based on the system economic theory in the digital age. In this paper, the main directions of development of PIC were considered from the point of view of organizational, managerial, and information technology aspects. The research focuses on the concept of “smart digital ports”, based on the digital circuit Board and IoT. When implementing information technology projects based on PIC, it is proposed to use the project management methodology. Managing port digitalization projects will allow port and industrial complexes to adapt to the digital age and significantly increase the efficiency of business processes.