Presentation Port Design: Port Design & Port Management

Edisi

Port Design & Port Management

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illus,; 30 cm

Judul Seri

Port Design & Port Management

No. Panggil

CC STC PRE p C1

Presentation Port Management : Port Design & Port Management

Edisi

Port Design & Port Management

ISBN/ISSN

-

Deskripsi Fisik

illus,; 30 cm

Judul Seri

Port Design & Port Management

No. Panggil

CC STC PRE p C1

Developing the fifth generation port concept model: an empirical test

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Application of DEA in analyzing a bank’s operating performance

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An analysis of the South Korean automotive, shipbuilding and steel industries

Introduction In addition to the outstanding success of the Japanese industry, a number of other Asian countries are emerging as the new power-houses of manufacturing. Over the past ten years the South Korean industry has developed as a major exporter of manufactured goods and has become the second most productive manufacturing nation in Asia after Japan. In a number of markets the South Korea…

Acciona: a process of transformation towards sustainability

Abstract Purpose – This teaching case seeks to explain the main aspects of Acciona’s sustainability strategy and the process of transformation of the company after the new CEO took office in 2004. It also aims to present some possible difficulties of maintaining such strategies in the new economic and political environment. The purpose of the case is to show how three aspects play a releva…

A Survey of Singaporean Chinese Investors in Mainland China and their Knowled…

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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/…

Internationalisation within liner shipping An examination of the sales networ…

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

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An industry analysis of express freight from a European railway perspective

There are large differences in both speed and costs between the traffic modes road and air. Rail has not yet successfully offered services “faster than road but cheaper than air”, although there are technical, logistical and economical opportunities for competing with air for intra-continental shipments and co-operate for intercontinental ones. The article categorises segments of the Europe…

Combining vertical and horizontal collaboration for transport optimisation

The purpose of this paper is to focuss on customer driven supply chains and what this means for the management of freight transport, a key process in the supply chain as it acts as a physical link between customers and suppliers. It aims to assess whether some of the new collaborative models for transport management are delivering better optimised solutions.

Operational collaboration between shippers and carriers in the transportation…

The purpose of this paper is to develop a better understanding of how strategic relationships between firms and environmental context affect operational decisions and how each firm allocates resources to improve overall firm performance.

Operational collaboration between shippers and carriers in the transportation…

The purpose of this paper is to develop a better understanding of how strategic relationships between firms and environmental context affect operational decisions and how each firm allocates resources to improve overall firm performance.

Evaluating the causes of uncertainty in logistics operations

The purpose of this paper is to verify a transport uncertainty triad model taking a supply chain perspective, and determine which different forms of uncertainty impact on transport operations. The aim is to qualitatively evaluate the different types of uncertainty impacting on transport operations rather than estimating the risk that each of them involved. The literature indicates that there ar…

Reengineering the seaport container truck hauling process

Purpose – Empty container trucks may cause a deficit in transport capacity and contribute to congestion and emissions in the port territory. Reengineering of the container truck hauling process to introduce truck-sharing arrangements using the truck appointment system has the potential of reducing the number of empty-truck trips. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/appr…

Building a major transport infrastructure in Hong Kong in the historical cont…

The purpose of this paper is to look into the fate of a troubled initiative in one of Hong Kong’s economic engines – the container handling industry – that was developed in the midst of the discussions between Beijing and London leading towards the historical 1997 handover

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The rapidly changing world determines changes in the business processes. Logistics and transport are the areas facing constant changes. Therefore, an important point is to analyse the current problems of logistics and transport within the context of the changing environment. For many years, the experts of the Dept of Logistics and Transport Management of the Faculty of Transport Engineering …

A Framework For Analysing Long-Range Direct Shipping Logistics

Purpose – To present a decision support system (DSS) enabling the analysis of the cost-effectiveness of direct-shipping long-haul road transport policies, including full truck load (FTL) and less than truck load (LTL) modes, and to select the optimal carrier. Design/methodology/approach – Analytical estimation of transportation costs is provided in a framework including an interactive c…

Urban dynamic real-time distribution services: Insights from SMEs

The paper examines the circumstances of success in telematic use and strategic effects resulting from the implementation and use of such technologies from SMEs in the Greek Market.

Truck driver turnover: what rate is good enough?

To develop a decision tool that may be used conveniently by motor carriers to answer the questions: “Does my company need to lower the truck driver turnover rate?” and “If so, by how much?”

The potential for reducing empty running by trucks: a retrospective analysis

The aim is to examine the recent trend in empty running by trucks in the UK and assesses the potential for a further reduction in empty running in the food supply chain using a new technique.

Real options: applications to logistics and transportation

Changes over the last 30 years have given companies increased flexibility and control over their logistics activities. During this same period of time, financial markets have embraced stock options, which allow buyers the right but not the obligation to purchase a stock at a specified price in the future. Recent technological developments could enable the trading of formalized options around tr…