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A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".

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Prof. Dr. Chien-Chang Chou

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1. Chou's Science Research Center and Artificial Intelligence Shipping Study Centre, Taiwan
2. Department of Shipping Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 80543, Taiwan
Interests: shipping practice; port operation and management; international trade; navigation operation and management; international logistics management; navigation technology

Prof. Dr. Cheng-Chi Chung

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Department of Shipping and Transportation Management, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan
Interests: operation and management of maritime industry

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Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, global maritime industries and shipping logistics have received a great deal of attention again since the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013 and especially COVID-19 from 2019 onwards. These two have significantly affected operations, management, policies, and decision making by governments, managers, and other decision-makers in the global maritime and shipping market. In addition, new international conventions/laws/regulations for marine environment protection have also affected the operation and management of shipping industries and port authorities.

Therefore, the purpose of this Special Issue is to publish the most exciting research with respect to the above subjects and to provide a rapid review and publication turnaround, and to disseminate articles freely for research, teaching, and reference purposes.

High-quality papers directly related to various aspects as mentioned below are encouraged for publication. Novel techniques for studies are also encouraged.

Contemporary ports and shipping;
Impact of COVID-19 on port and shipping logistics;
Impact of BRI on maritime industries and shipping logistics;
Impact of new international conventions/regulations on maritime;
Sustainable developments of ports and shipping;
Intelligent port and shipping logistics;
Navigation and others.

Prof. Dr. Chien-Chang Chou
Prof. Dr. Cheng-Chi Chung
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Keywords

shipping logistics
COVID-19
port management
BRI
sustainability
maritime industries
ocean environment protection
intelligent shipping

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19 pages, 1856 KiB

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Analysis of Management Models of Regional Ports in the Republic of Croatia

by Roko Glavinović, Luka Vukić and Ivan Peronja

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 332; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020332 - 3 Feb 2023

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Seaports play a crucial role in the transportation and logistics chain, and their development and optimization require significant investments in infrastructure, superstructure, human resources, and management. To ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of these investments, it is essential to implement a well-designed port management model. This model should be based on the criteria used to guide the selection process and ensure that the chosen model aligns with the needs and objectives of the port, stakeholders, and community. This study aims to determine the optimal criteria and management model for the regional seaports in the Republic of Croatia. Port management experts’ opinions were obtained through a questionnaire, and data were analyzed using the AHP and fuzzy AHP methods. The results showed that the criterion of functionality is optimal for choosing the appropriate management model, while the most favorable management model is the coordinated decentralized model. The results obtained by both methods were the same. Different criteria and management models, with similarities and differences between the obtained results and the provisions of the National Development Plan of Ports Open to Public Transport of Regional and Local Significance, are discussed and highlighted. Full article

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Causality of Risk Assessment Attributes under Uncertainty in Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Farms Development

by Feng-Ming Tsai, Sheng-Long Kao, Raditia Yudistira Sujanto, Ming-Lang Tseng, Tai-Wen Hsu and Chien-Chang Chou

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 225; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010225 - 15 Jan 2023

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This study contributes to investigating the causality of risk assessment attributes under uncertainty for the offshore wind farms development in Taiwan. The investigation of risk assessment attributes for the offshore wind farms development has increasingly attracted more notice as multifaceted challenges from socioeconomic, safety, and environmental perspectives emerged. Yet, the literature is lacking a multi-perspective viewpoint of the determining attributes and an examination of the attributes’ interrelationships using qualitative information. To fill this gap, this study aims to identify the valid attributes based on the multi-perspectives of feasibility, environment, economic, and safety risks, and investigate the attributes’ interrelationships. Thus, this study employs the fuzzy Delphi method to obtain valid risk assessment attributes and adopts a fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory method to examine the attributes’ interrelationships while identifying the multi-perspective-based crucial attributes. The results indicate that human safety, impact on marine environment, and navigation safety are crucial risk aspects to be assessed. From the practical point of view, this study found that safety of ship crews and passengers, safety of maintenance crews, local fishery industry, public trust in environmental regulations, and change of income for fishermen are the important risk criteria to be prioritized when developing offshore wind farms. Full article

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Prediction of Operation Time of Container Ship at Berth under Uncertain Factors Based on a Hybrid Model Combining PCA and ELM Optimized by IPSO

by Zhaohui Li, Lin Wang, Wenjia Piao, Hao Jia, Shan Dong and Jiehan Zhang

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1919; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121919 - 6 Dec 2022

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With the rapid development of global trade, the turnover of shipping containers has increased rapidly. How to use port resources reasonably and efficiently has become one of the main challenges that ports need to deal with when planning for the future. In order to develop scientific and efficient berth plans to improve operational efficiency and service level, this paper proposes a hybrid prediction model based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) optimized by Improved Particle Swarm Optimization (IPSO), namely, the PCA-IPSO-ELM model. After assessing the uncertain factors influencing the operation time of the container ship at berth, this work reduces the dimensionality of the investigational data by the PCA method. Aiming to solve easy premature convergence of the traditional particle swarm algorithm, this paper introduces an improved particle swarm optimization algorithm via dynamic adjustment of nonlinear parameters. This improved particle swarm algorithm is mainly used to optimize the weights and thresholds of the extreme learning machine. Thus, a PCA-IPSO-ELM model which aims to forecast the operation time of a container ship at berth, is constructed. Using the historical operation data of the Tianjin Port Container Shipping Company as the prediction sample, this PCA-IPSO-ELM model is compared and assessed with traditional models. The results show that compared with other models, the PCA-IPSO-ELM prediction model has the characteristics of high prediction accuracy, fast running rate and strong stability, and it has a higher coefficient of determination and a better fitting degree. Full article

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The Impact of the Crude Oil Price on Tankers’ Port-Call Features: Mining the Information in Automatic Identification System

by Jackson Jinhong Mi, Xiangyan Meng, Yanhui Chen and Yicheng Wang

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1559; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101559 - 20 Oct 2022

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Ship navigation technical data contains a lot of information. In this paper, we explore a relationship between the crude oil price and tankers’ port-call features by mining the information recorded in Automatic Identification System (AIS), which extends the application field of ship navigation technical data and aims to help oil shipping enterprises and port enterprises to arrange operation plans in advance. We generate a monthly panel data over the period from 2010 to 2020 of major global ports located in main crude oil exporting countries from AIS data. By using the panel fixed-effect model and binary logit model, our empirical results innovatively present the tanker’s monthly port-call features are influenced by crude oil price fluctuation through four dimensions, that is the tankers’ port-call numbers, the average docking time, total gross tonnage of the docking tankers and the number of different docking tankers. With these variables, we attempt to analyze the relationship between crude oil price fluctuation on tankers’ port-call features. The results of the study are helpful to comprehensively understand the impact mechanism of the crude oil price on the tankers’ port-call features. Full article

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Integrating AIS, GIS and E-Chart to Analyze the Shipping Traffic and Marine Accidents at the Kaohsiung Port

by Chien-Chang Chou, Chia-Nan Wang, Hsien-Pin Hsu, Ji-Feng Ding, Wen-Jui Tseng and Chien-Yi Yeh

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1543; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101543 - 20 Oct 2022

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In the past, case study and questionnaire survey methodologies have often been used to analyze the causes of marine accidents. One of the disadvantages of these two methods is that they can only interpret the specific causes of one particular marine accident at a time. They cannot analyze and find the common causes of most marine accidents. Therefore, this study integrates the Automatic Identification System, Geographic Information System, and an e-chart to explore the relationship between environmental factors (wind, wave, tide, and current), locations, and significant common causes of marine accidents. Firstly, an Automatic Identification System is used to collect the traffic flows of vessels entering/exiting the port. The locations of maritime accidents were then plotted on an e-chart, after which we can quickly analyze the locations of marine accidents on the e-chart. Furthermore, environmental data are displayed using Geographic Information System. Subsequently, all data, including traffic flows of vessels, locations of marine accidents, and environmental data, are integrated into the e-chart simultaneously. As a result, the information related to factors affecting the probability of marine accidents could be displayed clearly on the e-chart. Finally, findings and conclusions are given to port authorities to help manage the ship traffic flow and reduce the probability of the occurrence of marine accidents around the port efficiently. Full article

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Evaluation of Port–Hinterland Synergy Level Considering Fixed Asset Allocation and Social Commodity Circulation under the “Dual Circulation” Development Pattern

by Zhaohui Li, Yujin Huang, Fan Yang, Yi Li, Yan Fang and Rui Fu

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1476; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101476 - 11 Oct 2022

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“Port–hinterland synergy” means the development of port and hinterland should promote each other. The “dual circulation” development pattern indicates the requirement of exploring the domestic transportation demand and promoting the integration between ports and hinterlands. However, the current research on the synergy level between ports and hinterlands is not enough to meet the needs of constructing a “dual circulation” development pattern, and few studies have explored the influencing factors of port–hinterland synergy level directly, especially in the context of the new development pattern of “dual circulation”. After investigating the synergetic mechanism between ports and hinterlands, this study proposes to further consider the influence of fixed assets allocation and social commodity circulation on the synergy level under the “dual circulation” pattern. So, fixed asset investment and three different forms of commodity circulation activities are selected to represent the corresponding hinterland’s economic activities and added into the evaluation indices. To assess ports’ responsiveness to different kinds of transport demand, throughputs of each port are divided into those of domestic and foreign countries. Then this paper evaluates the level of port–hinterland synergy by the coupling synergy model, and the influence degree of these activities on the synergy level was studied with the partial least squares regression (PLS). The results show that there is heterogeneity in regional and port positioning in the port–hinterland synergy level, and that four selected economic activities’ improvement can enhance the port–hinterland synergy level. Among them, retail industry has the strongest positive effect, followed by tertiary industry, import and export trade, and fixed asset investment. Full article

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Research on the Evaluation of Logistics Efficiency in Chinese Coastal Ports Based on the Four-Stage DEA Model

by Hui Li, Linli Jiang, Jianan Liu and Dandan Su

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(8), 1147; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081147 - 19 Aug 2022

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In the context of economic globalization, coastal port logistics has gradually become a focus of economic development, and the proper management of coastal port logistics performance is the main way to realize the high-efficiency operation of coastal ports, drives the direct economic development of the hinterland, and enhances import and export trade market competitiveness. Accordingly, this study was aimed to measure port logistics efficiency and explore its path of improvement for China’s coastal ports during the 2014–2018 period with a four-stage DEA model, including a Tobit model. The results of this study show that most of the coastal ports in China have emphasized their size more than their planning. During the study period, improving road network construction and the economic level in hinterland port cities was conducive to improving port logistics efficiency, but tertiary industry investment and foreign trade levels were negatively correlated with coastal port logistics efficiency. Full article

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Assessment of the Centrality of the Cruise Ship Navigation Networks in Southern Europe through the Application of Social Network Analysis

by Jerónimo Esteve-Pérez and Manuel del Río-González

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(8), 1072; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081072 - 5 Aug 2022

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The Mediterranean Sea has been consolidated as the second most important destination region in cruise shipping. This paper investigates the dynamics of the contemporary cruise port network in Southern Europe from the perspective of its centrality. To conduct the research, we applied the technique of social network analysis (SNA) to a set of 20 ports. The set of ports forms a network; therefore, we use the SNA to build this network based on nodes (ports) and to analyze the connections between each other. Several network and node metrics are calculated, such as outgoing and incoming centrality degree, betweenness centrality, and hub index. The goals of this research are (1) to explain the dynamics of the cruise port network for contemporary cruise calls in Southern Europe in terms of the centrality of the ports and the connections between ports, and (2) to obtain a series of graphs with the inter-port relationships of the sample of ports analyzed. Important conclusions are revealed: the cruise traffic registered in a port has an impact on several ports in terms of the number of different ports to which it connects and the intensity of the connection between pairs of ports; the role of betweenness centrality is associated with ports of the same destination region and, in some cases, with ports situated in another destination region; and four ports have been identified as hub ports. The results obtained may help itinerary planners identify alternative ports in the configuration of new itineraries to deal with the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic for cruise shipping. Full article

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Berth Allocation at Passenger Terminals Using Auctions

by Dimitrios K. Giampouranis, Mihalis Golias, Sotirios Theofanis and Maria Boile

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(8), 1010; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081010 - 24 Jul 2022

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In this paper, we compare a multi-round, second-price, sealed-bid bundle auction and a single-item, sequential, second-price, sealed-bid auction for berth slot leasing for vessels (roll-on/roll-off passenger vessels and/or cruise ships) at a public marine terminal. The bundle auction mechanism is designed to maximize port operator profits by auctioning berth (time) slots in groups. The framework is tested using simulation by varying: the number of roll-on/roll-off passenger/cruise ship operating companies; the number of slots they bid for; and the mechanism design with regards to the winner determination, slot valuation, and max to min slot bid ratio among the bidders. The results indicate that neither auction type is a clear winner, and depending on the assumptions, a terminal operator should choose one over the other. The results from this study can be used by terminal operators, given their knowledge and/or assumptions on slot valuations and demand, to select a winner-determination policy and the minimum number of slots they allow players to bid for when designing the auction of their berth capacity to maximize their profits. Full article

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Methodology to Assess the Technoeconomic Impacts of the EU Fit for 55 Legislation Package in Relation to Shipping

by George Mallouppas, Elias A. Yfantis, Angelos Ktoris and Constantina Ioannou

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(8), 1006; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081006 - 22 Jul 2022

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The recent inclusion of shipping in the Fit for 55 legislation package will have large knock-on effects on the industry and consequently on end consumers. The present paper presents an innovative top-down methodology, the MSF455 model, which estimates the new vessel Operational Expenditure (OPEX) as per the provisions of the Fit for 55 package and various scenarios based on carbon tax, penalty allowances, maritime fuel tax and effect. The methodology is presented and tested against six scenarios that are based on Det Norske Veritas’s (DNV) fuel maritime projections. The model illustrates that the distinction between intra-EU and extra-EU penalty allowance creates a large disparity and thus reduction in the competitiveness of goods (produced and transported). Full article

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