Critical infrastructure networks, such as transport and power networks, are essential for the
functioning of a society and economy. The rising transport demand increases the congestion …

Maritime transportation systems are responsible for the transportation of the vast majority of
global overseas trade. Ports are fundamental agents of the maritime transportation system …

Ports are key elements of global supply chains, providing connection between land-and
maritime-based transportation modes. They operate in cooperative, but competitive, co …

System of systems engineering (SoSE) is a field that remains in the embryonic stages of
development. The work presented in this volume provides a methodological approach …

Abstract China's “Belt and Road” strategy emphasizes the significance of maritime logistics.
To ensure the efficiency and safety of landside maritime logistics, this study aims to …

Wind turbines are a proven source of clean energy with wind power energy harvesting
technologies supplying about 3% of global electricity consumption. However there is an …

Under the green ports initiative, port operations rely more on electric power. However, the
power system is vulnerable to disruptions. Its ability to resist disruption seriously affects port …

Introduction: Safety climate is a critical human factor that can increase safety-related
behaviors and reduce accidents. This research reports on a three-phase program of …

Port infrastructure and port operations are highly impacted by disruptive scenarios that stem
from several different types of causes, including adverse weather events, economic crises …

The problems stemming from increasing complexity continue to confound our capabilities to
deal with systems. In response, many large organisations seek to integrate their existing …