NEXUS International Conference: Digital and Green Transition in Maritime Ports: Trends and Challenges—DGTMP 2024
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 109
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Interests: port and shipping governance; green shipping and governance; innovation; green logistics
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Interests: geospatial intelligence; sustainability; circular economy; carbon footprint; GIS; landscape ecology
Interests: supply chain; sustainable supply chain; maritime logistics
Interests: evolutionary computation; generative models; evolutionary machine learning; adversarial learning; computational creativity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In today's maritime and logistics industry, ports play a crucial role in global trade and commerce. However, they face significant challenges, such as the need for modernization, increased efficiency, and sustainability. Addressing these challenges is a priority and a responsibility we must undertake to ensure the future viability of our maritime infrastructure. Experts advocate for the integration of innovative technologies and practices to enhance port operations, security, and environmental sustainability.
One effective approach to tackling these challenges is to focus on creating smart and sustainable ports. This involves leveraging digital tools like open data platforms and digital twins to optimize operations and infrastructure management. By doing so, ports can achieve a balance between efficiency and environmental responsibility, ensuring that resources are utilized sustainably and that emissions are minimized—a prime example of sustainability in action.
In addition, cybersecurity and cyber-resilience have become paramount in safeguarding port operations against potential threats. As ports become more digitally interconnected, implementing robust cybersecurity measures is key to protect sensitive data and maintain operational integrity. Equally important is the energetic transition within ports and logistics operations, where adopting clean energy solutions can significantly reduce carbon footprints.
Training the next generation of maritime professionals is also vital. As the industry evolves, equipping the workforce with the skills and knowledge needed to operate in a technologically advanced environment ensures that they are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Accordingly, we welcome submissions that aim to explore advanced solutions and innovative practices in port and logistics operations. We invite original research and reviews that contribute to the development and implementation of these critical advancements.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Open data platforms and marketplace in sea and dry ports;
- Smart ports and logistics;
- Digital twin and building information modeling (BIM)
- Cybersecurity, cyber resilience, and 5G integration;
- Sustainability and decarbonization in ports;
- Energetic transition solutions for ports and logistics operations;
- Training for the future in the maritime port area.
We encourage submissions that address these themes and propose new insights and strategies that can drive the maritime industry forward in a sustainable and secure manner.
Prof. Dr. Vitor Caldeirinha
Prof. Dr. Maria Teresa Folgôa Batista
Prof. Dr. Tiago Pinho
Dr. João Correia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart ports
- smart logistics in ports
- open data plataform
- sustainability in ports
- ports decarbonization
- digital twin and BIM maritime ports
- digital transition
- green transition
- energetic transition education and training
- energetic development
- sustainable development
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