With advances in technologies, data science techniques, and computing equipment, there
has been rapidly increasing interest in the applications of reinforcement learning (RL) to …

In this paper, a bibliometric, content and thematic analysis of digitalization in maritime
transport and seaports was performed. The research was primarily motivated by the scarcity …

This paper presents the value proposition of blockchain for Port Community Systems (PCS)
by dissecting the business processes in port logistics and unfolding functionalities of …

Supply chains are complex systems that have grown in dimension and spread worldwide. In
supply chains, physical and information flows have strict service quality requirements …

The medium port currently investigated is incorporating the concept of smart port into
decision-making and operational activities. To determine the critical factors that show the …

This study explores the effect of cooperation among shipping lines on transport costs and
pollutant emissions. The quantitative benefits of the cooperation were measured via a …

Operational efficiency of a maritime port is an important issue for shipping lines and port
authorities. It is desirable to move ships in and out of a maritime port as efficiently as …

A sharing logistics platform for less-than-truckloads could increase efficiency in city pickup
and last-mile deliveries under time window constraints by pairing (matching) truck bidders …

Purpose This paper aims to review the application of business process management (BPM)
in the port sector. Its objective is to understand whether BPM principles are applied in the …

This study identifies focal points for the successful development and operation of Port
Community System (PCS). First, we conducted a literature review and present a …