Maritime Traffic Engineering
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2025 | Viewed by 752
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing complexity and volume of global maritime traffic presents a series of significant challenges for the smooth operation of ports, the safe navigation of vessels, and the overall management of maritime safety. As international trade continues to expand, the pressure on shipping lanes and port infrastructures intensifies, making effective traffic management increasingly critical. Optimizing resources, enhancing port throughput, and ensuring safe navigation in congested waters have become essential goals for both researchers and practitioners. In response to these challenges, recent advancements in computational techniques, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, have revolutionized the field of maritime traffic engineering. Additionally, intelligent transportation systems (ITSs) and real-time monitoring technologies have paved the way for more dynamic and responsive traffic management systems. These innovations not only help to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion but also play a vital role in improving vessel safety and environmental sustainability. Moreover, intelligent maritime supervision systems are becoming key to ensuring seamless operations by providing real-time decision support, predictive analytics, and proactive measures to mitigate risks. As such, this Special Issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge research and technological advancements that offer innovative solutions for enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of maritime traffic systems.
We invite papers that cover a wide range of topics within maritime traffic engineering, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Traffic flow analysis and optimization;
- Maritime traffic forecasting and simulation models;
- Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications;
- Intelligent maritime supervision;
- Environmental impacts of maritime traffic;
- Safety and risk analysis in maritime traffic management.
Prof. Dr. Jingxian Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- traffic flow analysis and optimization
- maritime traffic forecasting and simulation models
- intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications
- intelligent maritime supervision
- environmental impacts of maritime traffic
- safety and risk analysis in maritime traffic
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