Motivations, income determinants and livelihood vulnerability of female teena…

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…

Turning the ship around: reflections on changing a nation’s social work pra…

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…

“Is it essential that a steamship company’s poster must have a ship?” …

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 …

THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES IN INTERNATIONAL PORT OPERATIONS: AN ANA…

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…

The role of Panama Canal in global shipping

Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this study is to find out the future development of the Panama Canal after opening of the new waterway (third set of locks project), in terms of the change of cargo throughput, further deployment of fleets by the shipping companies and competition for the canal.

Testing for the burst of bubbles in dry bulk shipping market using log period…

Abstract Purpose – The occurrence and unpredictability of speculative bubbles on financial markets, and their accompanying crashes, have confounded economists and economic historians worldwide. The purpose of this paper is to diagnose and detect the bursting of shipping bubbles ex ante, and to qualify the patterns of shipping price dynamics and the bubble mechanics, so that appropriate coun…

Strategic positioning analysis of Spanish cruise ports

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,…

Robotic inspection of ship hull surfaces using a magnetic crawler and a monoc…

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…

Revisiting the resource-based view on logistics performance in the shipping i…

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…

Return to Chittagong: ten years since the “postcard”

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…

Promoting Korean international trade in the East Sea Economic Rim in the cont…

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…

Prioritizing operational risks in container shipping systems by using cogniti…

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/…

Portfolio of port-centric supply chain disruption threats

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…

Performance obligations for “revenue from contracts with customers” princ…

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…

Numerical investigation and optimization of mixed convection in ventilated sq…

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…

Nonlinear three-port magnetic-circuit elements for simulating bending magnets

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…

Market segmentation in container shipping services: A qualitative study

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…

Internationalisation within liner shipping An examination of the sales networ…

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…

Location of regional and international hub ports in liner shipping

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…

Long-term container throughput forecast and equipment planning: the case of B…

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…

Household waste impacts on physicochemical variables in Port Harcourt

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…

Growth in containership sizes to be stopped?

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…

Evaluation of dry port implementation in Ghana

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 …

Growth in containership sizes to be stopped?

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…

Constructing English-medium instruction indicators in the shipping courses of…

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. …

Are the new fuel-efficient bulkers a threat to the old fleet?

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…

Assessing the shipping in the Northern Sea Route: a qualitative approach

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…

Maritime Business Review

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…

Anti-competition of ocean shipping alliances: a legal perspective

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…

A game-theoretic approach to evaluating the competitiveness of container carr…

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…

laporan pelaksanaan health & safety fundamental batch 25 s.d 32 cabang pelabu…

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laporan kegiatan refresher experienced operator PT pelabuhan indonesia III (p…

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laporan kegiatan workshop pilot training gantry lutfing crane (glc) pt pelabu…

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INSCRUCTOR NOTES CONTROL TOWER OPUS PLANNING DAN CONTROL

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laporan kegiatan workshop lanjutan NPK TOS PT TANGGA KARIR KTA

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laporan kegiatan latihan yard operation PT samudera indonesia Tbk

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laporan pelaksanaan kegiatan asesmen calon peserta pelatihan rubber tyred gan…

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