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Sustainable Maritime Transportation in Fluctuating Market: Technologies, Innovations, and Challenges
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Sustainable Maritime Transportation in Fluctuating Market: Technologies, Innovations, and Challenges

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2024 | Viewed by 7903

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Guangnian Xiao

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School of Economics and Management, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
Interests: port and shipping governance; sustainable transportation
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Dr. Lang Xu

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College of Transport and Communications, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China
Interests: maritime; transportation; Short Sea Shipping
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid growth of global trade, maritime transportation has emerged as a crucial link connecting the world’s countries. However, in the current shipping environment, the global shipping market is facing many challenges and opportunities. In particular, at the end of 2023, under the impact of the Red Sea crisis, international shipping prices skyrocketed significantly, having a profound impact on the global supply chain and trade activities. The Red Sea crisis has not only disrupted freight traffic, it also dramatically increased freight rates on routes from Asia to Europe, the Mediterranean, and the east coast of North America. That has put further pressure on a shipping market already suffering from slowing global growth and uncertain trade prospects. In this context, it is particularly important to find more efficient, economic, and green modes of transport. This also provides us with an opportunity for technological innovation in the shipping market.

This research topic will collect comprehensive review articles and original research articles of any related scientific work and basic research, including that on the theme of “Sustainable Maritime Transportation in Volatile Markets: Technologies, Innovations, and Challenges”. We will focus on technological innovations, market mechanisms, opportunities, challenges, and other aspects, and deeply analyze the current problems in the field of shipping in the face of a fluctuating market, as well as proposing practical solutions to promote the green transformation of the industry.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Eco-efficient ship technologies: exploring the design, manufacturing, and application of new eco-efficient ships, including clean energy vessels and low-carbon emission ships, to promote green development in the shipping industry.
  2. Intelligent shipping and logistics: investigating the application of big data, artificial intelligence, and other technologies in shipping and logistics, aiming to improve transportation efficiency, reduce operating costs, and minimize environmental pollution.
  3. Green ort construction: discussing the construction and management of green ports, including energy conservation, emission reduction, waste disposal, and ecological protection, to promote the sustainable development of ports.

Prof. Dr. Guangnian Xiao
Dr. Lang Xu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable maritime transportation
  • fluctuating market
  • eco-efficient ship technology
  • intelligent shipping
  • green port
  • challenges and future trends

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Comparative Study of Different Alternative Fuel Options for Shipowners Based on Carbon Intensity Index Model Under the Background of Green Shipping Development
by Jin Zhang, Zhonghao Zhang and Ding Liu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(11), 2044; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12112044 - 12 Nov 2024
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s annual operational carbon intensity index (CII) rating requires that from 1 January 2023, all applicable ships meet both technical and operational energy efficiency requirements. In this paper, we conduct a comparative study of different alternative fuel options based [...] Read more.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s annual operational carbon intensity index (CII) rating requires that from 1 January 2023, all applicable ships meet both technical and operational energy efficiency requirements. In this paper, we conduct a comparative study of different alternative fuel options based on a CII model from the perspective of shipowners. The advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuel options, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, are presented. A numerical example using data from three China Ocean Shipping (Group) shipping lines is analyzed. It was found that the overall attained CII of different ship types showed a decreasing trend with the increase of the ship’s deadweight tonnage. A larger ship size choice can obtain better carbon emission reduction for the carbon emission reduction investment program using alternative fuels. The recommended options of using LNG fuel and zero-carbon fuel (ammonia and hydrogen) on Route 1 and Route 3 during the study period were analyzed for the shipowners. Carbon reduction scenarios using low-carbon fuels (LNG and methanol) and zero-carbon fuels (ammonia and hydrogen) on Route 2 are in line with IMO requirements for CII. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Maritime Transportation in Fluctuating Market: Technologies, Innovations, and Challenges)
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Green Shipping: Research Progress and Challenges for Sustainable Maritime Transport
by Jackson Jinhong Mi, Yicheng Wang, Nan Zhang, Congzhi Zhang and Jinfeng Ge
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(10), 1787; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12101787 - 8 Oct 2024
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This paper aims to systematically review and analyze the literature on green shipping, focusing on research trends, key areas, and future directions. A bibliometric analysis is conducted on 1339 articles published between 2000 and 2023, using data from the SCI-EXPANDED and SSCI core [...] Read more.
This paper aims to systematically review and analyze the literature on green shipping, focusing on research trends, key areas, and future directions. A bibliometric analysis is conducted on 1339 articles published between 2000 and 2023, using data from the SCI-EXPANDED and SSCI core collections on the Web of Science platform. Co-occurrence analyses are performed for authors, countries, institutions, and keywords. The analysis reveals exponential growth in green shipping research over the past decade, with a significant increase since 2019. China leads in publication output and international collaboration. Key research areas identified include sustainable development, green energy, green ports, and green supply chain management. Green shipping research is rapidly expanding, emphasizing sustainable practices and technological advancements. Future research is expected to integrate artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and other advanced technologies to further promote sustainability. Strengthening international cooperation and interdisciplinary integration will be crucial for advancing the global green shipping agenda. Full article
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Sustainable Maritime Transport: A Review of Intelligent Shipping Technology and Green Port Construction Applications
by Guangnian Xiao, Yiqun Wang, Ruijing Wu, Jinpei Li and Zhaoyun Cai
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(10), 1728; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12101728 - 1 Oct 2024
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With the global economy’s relentless growth and heightened environmental consciousness, sustainable maritime transport emerges as a pivotal development trajectory for the shipping sector. This study systematically analyzes 478 publications searched in the Web of Science Core Collection, from 2000 to 2023, utilizing bibliometric [...] Read more.
With the global economy’s relentless growth and heightened environmental consciousness, sustainable maritime transport emerges as a pivotal development trajectory for the shipping sector. This study systematically analyzes 478 publications searched in the Web of Science Core Collection, from 2000 to 2023, utilizing bibliometric methods to investigate the application areas in sustainable development within the shipping industry. This study begins with an analysis of annual publication trends, which reveals a substantial expansion in research endeavors within this discipline over recent years. Subsequently, a comprehensive statistical evaluation of scholarly journals and a collaborative network assessment are conducted to pinpoint the foremost productive journals, nations, organizations, and individual researchers. Furthermore, a keyword co-occurrence methodology is applied to delineate the core research themes and emerging focal points within this domain, thereby outlining potential research directions for future research. In addition, drawing on the keyword co-occurrence analysis, the advancements in intelligent shipping technologies and green port construction applications within sustainable maritime transport are discussed. Finally, the review discusses the existing challenges and opportunities of sustainable maritime transport from a theoretical and practical perspective. The research shows that, in terms of intelligent shipping technology, data security and multi-source data are the focus that people need to pay attention to in the future; a trajectory prediction for different climates and different ship types is also an area for future research. In terms of green ports, Cold Ironing (CI) is one of the key points of the green port strategy, and how to drive stakeholders to build sustainable green ports efficiently and economically is the future developmental direction. This review serves to enhance researchers’ comprehension of the current landscape and progression trajectory of intelligent shipping technologies, thereby fostering the continued advancement and exploration in this vital domain. Full article
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