Michele Fiorini - Böcker

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and globalization, the maritime transport and logistics industry stands at the forefront of transformation. Digital technologies are being used to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability within global maritime transportation and logistics, including for port management, end-to-end logistics coordination, and data sharing for supply chains.Digital Transformation in Maritime Transportation and Logistics offers a comprehensive exploration of how digital technologies are reshaping the landscape of global maritime transport and trade. From port operations to technological advancements, this book delves into the key concepts, challenges, and opportunities driving the maritime industry forward. The book also reflects the growing importance of sustainable practices in this industry.The book gives a holistic overview of maritime transport systems and global logistics, covering both foundational concepts and cutting-edge developments in the digital age. It offers insights from industry experts and practitioners, providing real-world perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.Key topics such as port operations, global trade routes, environmental sustainability, and cybersecurity are included, providing an international perspective on current and future digital advancements in maritime technology and operations.Researchers and academics working on maritime transport, logistics, and digitalization will find that this book offers thorough and systematically-structured coverage of their field of interest. Professionals in the maritime transport and logistics industry will also find this book a useful resource in staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies.

Given the volumes of global ship traffic, solutions are needed to reduce waiting times, costs, energy consumption and emissions. This systematic reference on ICT solutions and digitalisation in the ports and shipping sector covers new and existing technologies, different types of digital systems, and offers illustrative examples and case studies.Coverage includes the following topics: the global trade facilitation regulatory framework and the role of ICT; maritime ports and cybersecurity; e-navigation and shore-based monitoring systems; maritime transportation along the Northern Sea Route; smart shipping beyond e-navigation; maritime communications; emerging radio communication technologies in the maritime domain; a data-driven methodology for maritime patterns of life discovery; real-time information with its technology; digital supply chain and port information modelling (PIM); ICT innovation in port-hinterland transport services; decarbonisation technologies in shipping and the question of transition fuels; and finally the advent of shore-based navigation: from vessel traffic services (VTS) to e-navigation maritime service portfolio (MSP).The aim of this work is to examine the application of ICT solutions and digitalisation to the movement and clearance of freight at seaports globally. It provides conceptual clarity on the applicability of the different technologies and systems used for this purpose, and the relevance of such projects for different types of ports, from a trade facilitation perspective. It is therefore of particular relevance to researchers, academics, consultants, chief technology officers, and advanced students in the field of freight and logistics, especially in a maritime context. The book is also a valuable reference for anyone involved in port logistics in a managerial or operational capacity, and to port authorities.

This book provides an overview of current topics in intelligent and green transportation on land, sea and in flight, with contributions from an international team of leading experts. A wide range of chapters discuss: the importance of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS); ICT for intelligent public transport systems; ITS and freight transport; energy-efficient and real-time database management techniques for wireless sensor networks; proactive safety - cooperative collision warning for vehicles; electronic toll collection systems; business models and solutions for user-centered intelligent transport systems; digital infrastructures for increased safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability in shipping logistics; integrated visual information for maritime surveillance; automatic identification system (AIS) AIS signal radiolocation, tracking and verification; the impact of satellite AIS to the environmental challenges of modern shipping; how green is e-Navigation?; optimal ship operation: monitoring technology of ship overall heat balance; regulation of ship-source pollution through international convention regimes; foresight application for the transport sector; and trends in aeronautical air ground communications.This book is essential reading for researchers, developers and students of ITS and clean and smart mobility.