Despite their high economic importance, academic research has granted KG funds only marginal attention. A main reason is the lack of reliable performance data due to non-observable market prices during the lifetime of a KG fund. In order to measure the performance of KG funds, we construct an index using a database of more than 300 German one-ship companies during the sample period from Decembe…
Ports and terminals open to prevailing winds can cause problems to moored ships with a high freeboard. Such ships, i.e. ship and berth mooring systems, have to deal with signifi cant aerodynamic loads.Th is paper addresses the theoretical approach of the infl uence of aerodynamic loads on a mooring system for ship and investigates whether windscreens can reduce aerodynamic loads on ships in ports
The Management Standards Indicator Tool (MSIT) is a 35-item self-report measure of the psychosocial work environment designed to assist organizations with psychosocial risk assessment. It is also used in work environment research. Edwards and Webster presented a 25-item version of the MSIT based on the deletion of items having a factor loading of < .65. Stress theory and research suggest that p…
The notion of excellence in business bas been widely canvassed, while that concept bas been relatively neglected in professional work. Tbe idea of professionalism in librariansbip bas bad some debate, but bas not been articulated in any formal fashion. This paper attempts that examination by discussing the criteria of excellence: implicating political parameters; social and psychological aspect…
The purpose of this paper is to present a theoretical model for systematizing human rights norms to facilitate their integration into global business decision making
Turnaround time, defined as the total time spent by a vessel within the port area, is one of the most important key performance measures for a container terminal. In this paper, the authors propose a hybrid approach based on simulation and genetic algorithms to investigate vessels’ turnaround time in a real container terminal under different scenarios characterised by increases in containers …
The decision on which countries will participate in European Monetary Union (EMU) is to take place as early as possible in 1998, with the final run-in, regarding the technicalities of introducing a single currency, starting on 1 January 1999. With this timetable in mind, examines some of the major issues which will have to be confronted by UK retailers. Even if the UK Government decides to opt…
This paper examines the likely impact of extreme weather events and rising sea levels on key port logistics operations and infrastructure. It develops a 3D model to assess the vulnerability of seaports vis-a`-vis operational assets to sea-level rise. Key operational assets were first identified and geo-referenced on a high-resolution digital terrain model. In addition, perceptions of threat of …
Over the last 3 years, research carried out by Cardiff University has studied the opportunities to integrate freight transport better into supply chains. The paper stems from this work. After asserting the principal reasons why better transport integration is important, it charts a range of diagnostic tools that were deployed. The tools represent a menu of instruments that aim to aid understand…
Ports are widely recognised as crucial nodes in international trade and transport. However, for various reasons, capacity does not always match demand: sometimes there is overcapacity, whereas in other cases, demand exceeds capacity and there is a shortage of the latter. This chapter therefore looks at where port congestion occurs, both globally and in the port-calling chain; it analyses actual…
Logistics of transport systems is a key driver for the growth of whatever economy. Freight transport allows production systems or common citizens to receive or send materials or finished goods required by processes as well as by everyday life However, the overall transport sector accounts worldwide for more than half of global liquid fossil fuels consumptions which, in turn, is responsible for …
Since the publication of my books Elements of Shipping and more recently Economics of Shipping Practice and Management, both selling in over 130 countries, I have received numerous requests both from home and abroad for a companion volume on seaports. This book has been written to provide a practical, overall under standing of the elements of port operation and management of a competitive, pr…
The Most Complete, Current Guide to Every Aspect of Maintenance Engineering Extensively updated to cover the latest technologies and methods, Maintenance Engineering Handbook, Eighth Edition offers in-depth details on identifying and repairing faulty equipment. This definitive resource focuses on proven best practices for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), inventory management, root-cause…
When the first edition of this book was published in 1992, supply chain management as an idea was still in its infancy and relatively few companies had made it a priority. The same was true for logistics management, although its precursor, distribution management, was increasingly being recognised as important both in terms of cost and for its potential impact on sales. In the intervening yea…
To achieve optimum safety, everyone involved in the transportation system should be adequately trained, supervised, and monitored. Proper data and incident reports must be maintained to identify trends and problem areas. Keeping the trademark style that made the previous edition so popular, the author addresses the critical steps for successful driver selection, training, instruction, and super…
With ever‐increasing profit and competitive pressures, manufacturers are looking toward the logistics process as a source of competitive advantage. A number of methodologies and information systems have evolved as ‘tools’ to aid in the exploitation of the potential of logistics. Many manufacturers have benefited significantly from the application of logistics tools. For others, primarily …
Prasarana dan sarana transportasi adalah urat nadi kehidupan ekonomi dan perdagangan sebuah negara. Pertumbuhan ekonomi mustahil terjadi tanpa dukungan infrastruktur transportasi yang memadai. Peran sektor transportasi lebih penting lagi di negara kepulauan seperti Indonesia, yang tak hanya memerlukan aneka moda transportasi darat—angkutan jalan raya dan …
Prasarana dan sarana transportasi adalah urat nadi kehidupan ekonomi dan perdagangan sebuah negara. Pertumbuhan ekonomi mustahil terjadi tanpa dukungan infrastruktur transportasi yang memadai. Peran sektor transportasi lebih penting lagi di negara kepulauan seperti Indonesia, yang tak hanya memerlukan aneka moda transportasi darat—angkutan jalan raya dan …
This timely book discusses the recent developments in maritime logistics, an important specialized area for the global economy. It includes issues such as the recent economic crisis, port competition and development, and provides insights and trends relating to these issues. Consisting of renowned researchers worldwide, the primary objective of the book identifies some of the new problems and c…
While the operational realities of intermodal transport are relatively well known, the institutional challenges are less well understood. This book provides an overview of intermodal transport and logistics including the policy background, emerging industry trends and academic approaches. Establishing the three key features of intermodal transport geography as intermodal terminals, inland logis…
MODERN DIESEL TECHNOLOGY: DIESEL ENGINES, Second Edition, provides a thorough, reader-friendly introduction to diesel engine theory, construction, operation, and service. Combining a simple, straightforward writing style, ample illustrations, and step-by-step instruction, this trusted guide helps aspiring technicians develop the knowledge and skills they need to service modern, computer-control…
Warehouses may be as old as trading outposts in the olden days, but warehousing has since evolved into a highly sophisticated operation that features prominently in the supply chain strategy. Here at last is a timely and comprehensive guide for practitioners to the best practices in warehousing. It provides insights for beginners in warehousing and is a good quick read for someone who wants to …
In today's highly competitive business environment, adding manpower to a warehouse to cope with the increased volume of business is no longer a solution. At some point in time, the warehouse has to migrate the operations to follow a set of structured processes and organise its people along functional lines on order to improve its service and cost effectiveness. The Practitioner's Definitive Gui…
Buku manajemen Logistik disajikan sebagai suatu perpaduan sistim-sistim manajemen distribusi fisik, manajemen material dan transfer persediaan internal. Buku ini memuat tentang manajemen logistik terpadu yang meliputi manajemen logistik, sistem logistik, operasi logistik dan koordinasi logistik. Selain itu juga memuat komponen sistim logistik yang meliputi unsur-unsur transportasi, unsur-unsur…