Purpose – The study sought to provide statistical and empirical evidence on the motivations, income determinants and livelihood vulnerabilities of female teenage head porters. The paper draws from the motivational theory and the livelihood vulnerability approach to assess the motivations, livelihood vulnerabilities and income determinants of female teenage head porters in Kasoa, Ghana. Design…
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on progress and lessons in improving the social work system in England in the interests of children and families. Design/methodology/approach – Based on an interview with the author by Michael Little (one of the Guest Editors of this edition). Findings – Social work is best placed to lead the child protection system given its ab…
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the nature of marketing communications of British shipping lines in the period from c.1840 to c.1970 to establish the extent to which these outputs reflect extant scholarship which points to the lack of innovation as a key reason for the demise of these lines. Design/methodology/approach – The research is built on a survey of >450 …
With increasing attention to sustainability in ports operations, international ports need to improve their competitive position within the bounds of environmental regulations whilst accommodating stakeholder expectations. To explore the specific route of sustainability practices in port operations, this study analyzes the role of sustainability practice as a moderator on the relationships betwe…
Abstract Purpose – Cruise traffic has dynamically advanced worldwide over the past two decades. This maritime business and tourism typology is strongly concentrated in several links that comprise the cruise product. With regard to destination regions, the concentration occurs both in the few worldwide destination regions and in the specific ports within a given destination region. Moreover,…
Abstract Purpose – Periodic inspection of large tonnage vessels is critical to assess integrity and prevent structural failures that could have catastrophic consequences for people and the environment. Currently, inspection operations are undertaken by human surveyors, often in extreme conditions. This paper aims to present an innovative system for the automatic visual inspection of ship hul…
Abstract Purpose –The purpose of this study is to evaluate empirically the impact of intrafirm resources, interfirm relationships, and logistics service capabilities on logistics performance in the container logistics context. Design/methodology/approach –Factor analysis was employed to identify the key intrafirm resources (i.e. tangible assets and intangible assets), interfirm relationsh…
Abstract Purpose – This paper aims to revisit the author’s 2007 “Postcard from Chittagong” to reprise the past decade of activity related to the ship breaking industry of Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on content analysis of global and local source documentation. This includes academic works, research reports from non-governmental organizations and gene…
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze maritime logistics connectivity of ports and shipping networks in the East Sea Economic Rim (ESER) to promote international trade in the context of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), considering centrality, primary flow and clustering interaction. Design/methodology/approach – The paper applies a complex network model, using…
Abstract Purpose – This paper aims to propose a technique based on cognitive assessments to quantify identified operational risks from the perspective of container shipping or logistics system administrators. The results derived from the risk quantification could be used to prioritize risks as well as support the decision-making process in risk prevention and mitigation. Design/methodology/…
Purpose –This study provides a risk assessment of port-centric threats that may have adverse effects on supply chain continuity from the perspectives of port operators and port users, thereby determining the significance of these threats to supply chain disruptions. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on literature review and reported cases, 19 port-centric disruptive events were identi…
Abstract Purpose – The aim of this paper is to investigate the gap between cost-based and time-based revenue recognition schemes in the accounting of ship-owning corporations, and to propose cost-based revenue recognition (as in general accounting practice) in connection with the performance obligations. Design/methodology/approach – For a comparative analysis of time-based (traditional ap…
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the optimal conditions of the mixed convection in a ventilated square cavity filled with Cu-water nanofluid utilizing of Taguchi ethod. The paper aims to discuss diverse issues befell for the said model. Design/methodology/approach – The numerical solutions of nonlinear coupled equations are developed by means of Taguchi method. T…
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that constructing magnetic equivalent circuits (MECs) for simulating accelerator magnets is possible by defining a three-port magnetic element for modelling the T-shape field distribution, where the flux leaves the yoke and enters the aperture. Design/methodology/approach – A linear three-port magnetic element is extracted from an analytical fi…
Abstract Purpose – Container shipping is a standardized business-to-business service market where carriers need to stay customer focused to survive. Market segmentation is an ideal solution to develop customized marketing programs for each segment, but container lines need personalized marketing programs for each customer. Hence, the purpose of this study is to develop a segmentation framew…
Purpose – Container shipping is generally considered a global business. This truth may not hold from a single-company perspective. The companies’ physical operation etworks show that container carriers operate differently and follow different paths in their internationalisation development. Additionally, the degree of internationalisation, easured on the basis of sea-oriented operatio…
Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the location of regional and international hub ports in liner shipping by proposing a hierarchical hub location problem. Design/methodology/approach – This paper develops a mixed-integer linear programming model for the authors’ proposed problem. Numerical experiments based on a realistic Asia-Europe-Oceania liner shipping network are carried out t…
Abstract Purpose – This paper aims to forecast inbound and outbound container throughput for Bangkok Port to 2041 and uses the results to inform the future planning and management of the port’s container terminal. Design/methodology/approach – The data used cover a period of 16 years (192 months of observations). Data sources include the Bank of Thailand and the Energy Policy and Plannin…
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show impacts of household wastes handling on some physicochemical parameters of surface water, soil, sediments and borehole water samples in Port Harcourt. Waste generated from the households are indiscriminately dumped on roads, stream channels, bush lands and open spaces thus defacing the landscape of the city, flooding and spreading vec…
Abstract Purpose – The increase of containership sizes driven by the need to create greater economies of scale seems to be an endless process. Vessels of more than 21,000 TEU are presently on order. The purpose of this paper is to question whether a positive effect still remains at present mega ship sizes and, even if this was the case, whether such presumably small effect would be outweighe…
Abstract Purpose – Congestion at Ghana’s main seaports is a problem that has received much attention recently. This is as a result of continuous increase in containerized cargo. To increase the capacity of Ghana’ seaport, the Ministry of Transport through the Ghana Shippers Council initiated the Boankra Inland Port Project. The aim of this paper is to assess the feasibility and economic …
Purpose – The increase of containership sizes driven by the need to create greater economies of scale seems to be an endless process. Vessels of more than 21,000 TEU are presently on order. The purpose of this paper is to question whether a positive effect still remains at present mega ship sizes and, even if this was the case, whether such presumably small effect would be outweighed by costl…
Purpose – This paper aims to use an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and combine this with the fuzzytheory to identify key indicators influencing English-medium instruction (EMI) in the shipping ourses of Taiwan’s higher education. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a literature review and expert interviews, an evaluation model with 4 indicators and 13 sub-indicators was developed. …
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the headlined eco-bulkers ordered in 2012 and 2013 are posing a threat to the less-efficient ships ordered at the end of the boom in 2008 and 2009. Design/methodology/approach – This paper will first investigate the drivers for the interest in such low-emission, low-speed bulker as well as the more general history of bulker desig…
Purpose – The Northern Sea Route (NSR) could become viable in the near future. If this happens, it will radically reduce sailing times and distances on routes from Asia to Northern Europe. However, although much has been written about the feasibility of the NSR, about the issues involved and about the possible opening of the route, the views of key stakeholders from companies who would potent…
Purpose – This study aims to develop an assessment methodology using a Bayesian network (BN) to predict the failure probability of oil tanker shipping firms. Design/methodology/approach – This paper proposes a bankruptcy prediction model by applying the hybrid of logistic regression and Bayesian probabilistic networks. Findings – The proposed model shows its potential of contributing to…
Abstract Purpose – Antitrust exemptions to shipping alliances in the liner shipping sector have prevailed for many years. This study aims to examine anti-competition of ocean shipping alliances from a legal perspective of the USA, the European Union (EU) and People’s Republic of China (PRC).Design/methodology/approach – Adopting the standard “doctrinal approach to legal research and a…
Purpose – In times of increasing shipping risks and uncertainty, this paper aims to analyze fiercely competitive shipping markets in the Asia-Pacific region and helps the carriers develop the optimal pricing schemes, shipping networks (e.g., routes and shipping frequency), and future investment plans. Design/methodology/approach – This paper develops viable maritime logistics strategies…
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have changed everything. Some managers fear their employees will waste entire days using online social media. Smart managers, though, understand that social media is a powerful tool for engaging customers and growing their business.
The purpose of the IMO model courses is to assist maritime training institutes and their teaching staff in organizing and intoducing new training courses, or in enhanching, updating or supplementing exiting training material where the quality and effectiveness of the training courses may thereby be improved.
This model course is intended to provide the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to enhance ship security in accordance with the requirements of chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-VI/6-1 of the STCW Code, as amended. Those who successfully complete this course should achieve the re…
Interaksi growth-profit-solid atau GPS mutlak dipenuhi oleh sebuah organisasi perusahaan secara serentak. Perseroan akan mati, cepat atau lambat, jika tidak ada growth alias pertumbuhan, tidak ada profit, dan tidak solid. Perseroan bangkrut kalau salah satu elemen GPS tersebut tidak terjadi. Misalnya, interkoneksi hubungan berikut ini, perseroan mencetak growth yang spektakuler, jika rug…
Get your organization's expertise out of its silos and make it flow-with lessons from over a decade of experience Looking at knowledge management in a holistic way, Mastering Organizational Knowledge Flow: How to Make Knowledge Sharing Work puts the proper emphasis on non-technical issues. As knowledge is deeply connected to humans, the author moves away from the often overused and therefore…
The second volume tackles the substantive maritime law with a particular emphasis on risk and liabilities, and analyses issues of contract, tort and criminal law, causation and remoteness of damages. Key features of Volume Two include: An analysis of the regulatory regime, new EU and IMO safety at sea legislation, reforming practices for flag states and recognise…
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, stunned the world into looking at the issue of security much more seriously. No longer is supply chain security just about controlling theft - the supply chain can be made use of by terrorists and other undesirable elements. In this comprehensive guide for practitioners to the best practices in safety and security, you…
This book focuses on business firms as catalysts and agents of social and ecomic change, and explores the argument that sustainable development is the perfect opportunity for businesses to strengthen the evolving tion of corporate social responsibility, while achieving long-term growth through invation, research and development.
Logistic Core Operations with SAP” not only provides an overview of core logistics processes and functionality—it also shows how SAP’s Business Suite covers logistic core operations, what features are supported, and which systems can be used to implement end-to-end processes in the following logistic core disciplines: Procurement, Distribution, Transportation, Warehouse Logistics and Inve…
Current globalization and borderless operations in manufacturing are creating a greater demand for international transportation and supply chain logistics. Maritime (shipping and ports) is one of the key components in this business pattern. It is now estimated that approximately 90% of global trading freight moves by ship. As this trade increases it is becoming more important to have a clear un…
What is an inherently good corporation? A “good” corporation has to be successful in economic terms but simultaneously contribute to the environment and strengthen social coherence. Within its various spheres of influence, it has to work according to universal ethical principles. Many corporations already act as a “good” one and without a lot of discussion about it. Yet, there are other…
The purpose of this study is to examine the use of the strategic management tool, Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats or SWOT analysis, and to assess how the methodology has been used as well as changes to the methodology. The findings both for and against SWOTanalysis should lead to a balanced view of the technique as well as yield ideas for needed theory building.
This resource extamines the linkages between human resource management and knowledge management. Specifically, the association between four areas of human resource managemen (training, decision-making performance appraisal and compessasion and reward) with the five areas with of knowledge management (Knowledge acquisition, knowledge documentation, knowledge transfer, knowledge creation, knowled…
This special “Anbar Abstracts” issue of the European Business Review is split into six sections covering abstracts under the following headings: Top management issues; Marketing and distribution; Personnel and training; Information management and technology; Operations and production management; Accounting and finance.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of knowledge-specific, organizational and inter-organizational antecedents of transfer in business acquisitions. A study gives special attention to the intrinsic nature of knowledge, absorptive capacity of the acquirer and acquiree, and inter-firm relationships as key antecedents of transfer.