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Innovative Research on Transportation Means

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2025 | Viewed by 2749

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Prof. Dr. Rafal Burdzik

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Department of Road Transport, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, 40-019 Katowice, Poland
Interests: transport; civil and mechanical engineering; vibroacoustic; noise and vibration; machine diagnostic; epidemic risk and transport safety; transport environmental issues
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Prof. Dr. Žilvinas Bazaras

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Department of Transport Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų St. 56, 44249 Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: probabilistic and statistical methods; mechanical and cyclic properties of materials; durability of structures; low-cycle fatigue; railway transport and engineering
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Prof. Dr. Vytautas Paulauskas

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Marine Engineering Department, Klaipeda University, H. Manto 84, LT-92219 Klaipeda, Lithuania
Interests: maritime development problems and research directions; logistics and administration; organization of shipping in ports; liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation and handling; non-standard logistics situation management; marine transport development basics
Prof. Dr. Artūras Keršys

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Department of Transport Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų St. 56, 44249 Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: vehicle dynamics and energy efficiency; composite structures in vehicles and aircrafts; vehicle crashworthiness; active and passive safety; intelligent transport systems; fuels and combustion
Prof. Dr. Vaidas Lukoševičius

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Department of Transport Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų St. 56, 44249 Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: vehicle crashworthiness; active and passive safety; vehicle dynamics and stability; vehicle suspension and tires; intelligent transport systems; vehicle energy efficiency; railway transport
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The 28th International Scientific Conference, TRANSPORT MEANS 2024, will take place from 2 to 4 October 2024 in Kaunas, Lithuania. The session on waterborne transport will be held on October 4 at Klaipėda University, Bijūnų Str. 17, Klaipėda, Lithuania. Our conference will facilitate discussion, interaction, and knowledge exchange among researchers, industries, and engineers. We continue a long-standing tradition of addressing the most relevant scientific and practical issues in transport engineering. The conference focuses on live interaction among participants, but there is also some scope for a limited number of virtual oral and poster presentations.

The reports cover a wide variety of topics related to the most pressing issues of today’s development of transport systems, including smart, green, and integrated transport. This challenge aims to boost the competitiveness of the European transport industries and achieve a European transport system that is resource-efficient, climate- and environmentally friendly, safe, and seamless for the benefit of all citizens, the economy, and society. Resource-efficient transport respects the environment by making aircrafts, vehicles, and vessels cleaner and quieter to minimize the impact on the climate and environment, as well as by developing smart equipment, infrastructures, and services and by improving transport and mobility in urban areas.

The conference is organized by the Kaunas University of Technology in cooperation with Klaipeda University, IFToMM National Committee of Lithuania, Lithuanian Society of Automotive Engineers, The Division of Technical Sciences of Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH). The main areas covered in the plenary session and in the sections include (but are not limited to) design development, the maintenance and exploitation of transport means, the implementation of advanced transport technologies, the development of defense transport, environmental and social impacts, advanced and intelligent transport systems, transport demand management, traffic control, the specifics of transport infrastructure, safety and pollution problems, integrated and sustainable transport, and the modeling and simulation of transport systems and elements.

Prof. Dr. Rafal Burdzik
Prof. Dr. Žilvinas Bazaras
Prof. Dr. Vytautas Paulauskas
Prof. Dr. Artūras Keršys
Prof. Dr. Vaidas Lukoševičius
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Keywords

  • automotive
  • aviation
  • railway
  • defense technologies
  • fuels and combustion
  • traffic
  • mobility
  • safety
  • intelligent transport systems
  • transport infrastructure and logistics
  • transport economics
  • transport psychology
  • waterborne transport

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Acceleration of Green Transitions on the Base of Port Organizational Ecosystem’s Resilience Enhancement: A Socio-Technological Approach
by Elena Valioniene, Erika Zuperkiene and Birute Placiene
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 9948; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219948 - 31 Oct 2024
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Seaports are pivotal nodes in global trade, under increasing pressure to expedite green transitions while navigating the complexities of modern economic and environmental challenges. This research investigates the intricate relationship between the resilience of port organizational ecosystems and the successful implementation of green [...] Read more.
Seaports are pivotal nodes in global trade, under increasing pressure to expedite green transitions while navigating the complexities of modern economic and environmental challenges. This research investigates the intricate relationship between the resilience of port organizational ecosystems and the successful implementation of green transitions. Employing a combination of focus group interviews and participatory observation, the study explores the primary obstacles, particularly the insufficiency of managerial capacity, which hampers the integration of technological innovations. Challenges identified include outdated infrastructure, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the imperative for sustained investment in new technologies, along with the need to promote a culture of sustainability. Experts highlight the crucial role of managerial competencies and continuous learning in overcoming these barriers. Furthermore, the research underscores the importance of fostering strong partnerships among stakeholders, including government bodies, industry associations, and environmental organizations. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, port managers, and other stakeholders seeking to navigate the challenges for ensuring a sustainable future for the maritime sport organizational ecosystems and maritime industry. Full article
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Comparative Studies of Major Sea Routes
by Vytautas Paulauskas and Donatas Paulauskas
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(15), 6437; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14156437 - 24 Jul 2024
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A large amount of cargo is transported between European and Southeast Asian countries. Ships sometimes take different routes when sailing between ports due to the best commercial speed; navigational, economical, and hydrometeorological conditions; and political and military situations. Several routes are available for [...] Read more.
A large amount of cargo is transported between European and Southeast Asian countries. Ships sometimes take different routes when sailing between ports due to the best commercial speed; navigational, economical, and hydrometeorological conditions; and political and military situations. Several routes are available for sailing between Europe and Southeast Asia: sailing the Suez Canal, sailing around the African continent, sailing the Panama Canal, as well as sailing the Northern Sea route. This article analyzes the possible sailing routes between Southeast Asia and Europe and presents a developed methodology for the evaluation of sailing routes. This sea route evaluation methodology is based on a comparative mathematical model that evaluates the main factors of cargo transportation by sea: transportation cost and time, possible maximum ship parameters, transportation energy (fuel) demand, and other possible factors, such as the probability of various restrictions. This paper presents a case study of cargo transportation between Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Shanghai (China) using different possible sea routes. Assessments of various possible routes are presented; the main topics of discussion and conclusions are formulated. Full article
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