Serial locks with multiple chambers are common on major inland waterways worldwide. For
the first time, this study designs a novel heuristic algorithmic structure for the generalized …

Sustainable river transportation is an important component in the development of green
transportation. Emission control policymaking in rivers is a key measure for realizing …

Voyage charterparty arrangement (VCA) for river shipping is a common agreement between
a shipowner and a charterer regarding the transportation of specific cargoes from one port to …

This paper addresses the problem of designing scheduled route for river liner shipping
services with empty container repositioning. Given estimated weekly demands, the goal is to …

Ship–infrastructure cooperation, ie, infrastructure scheduling, is significant for optimizing the
utilization of spatial-temporal resources of infrastructures and improving the efficiency and …

Fuel consumption and CO 2 emission are among the main criteria to assess the
environmental and economical impact of vessels on inland waterways. Both criteria …

In the context of harsh emission control and ecological environment protection, the shipping
industry is transforming and upgrading towards greening, decarburization, and …

Inland waterway transportation plays a pivotal role in advancing economic development and
nurturing sustainable progress. It serves as a vital conduit linking communities, industries …

This paper proposes a novel two-layer monitoring and rescheduling approach designed for
vessels navigating natural inland waterways, addressing diverse scenarios such as arrival …

Inland waterways play a key role within the freight transportation system by connecting
productive heartland areas to international gateways, while keeping costs competitive …