In the vast, ever-changing world of maritime operations, a fresh breeze of innovation is blowing in from Shanghai. Weining Zhang, a researcher from the Department of Economics and Management at Shanghai Maritime University, has just published a groun
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In the heart of South America, Brazil is on the cusp of a maritime revolution, and a groundbreaking study is paving the way. Adriane Marques Pimenta, a researcher from the Institute of Geosciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, has identi
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In the rapidly evolving world of maritime technology, the push towards autonomous ships is gaining serious traction. But with great innovation comes great responsibility, and that’s where risk assessment comes into play. A recent study, led by Seong
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In the ever-evolving world of maritime transport, a new wave of innovation is sweeping across the industry, and it’s all about going electric. A recent study, published by Ahmet Aksöz and his team from the MOBILERS Team at Kayseri University in Turke
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In the bustling world of maritime operations, the push for sustainability is gaining serious traction, and a recent study is shining a spotlight on how ports can significantly cut down on their greenhouse gas emissions. Carmen Luisa Vásquez, a resear
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In the ever-evolving world of maritime operations, a fresh perspective is brewing in Spain, and it’s all about turning the tide on traditional port competition. Nicoletta González-Cancelas, a researcher from the Department of Transport, Territorial a
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In the bustling world of maritime operations, one often overlooked hero is the maritime pilot. These skilled professionals guide vessels safely into and out of ports, playing a pivotal role in the sustainability of seaports. A recent study, led by Se
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In the ever-evolving world of maritime technology, researchers are constantly seeking ways to integrate renewable energy sources into ship operations. A recent study, led by Luis García Rodríguez from the Higher Technical School of Industrial and Tel
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In the vast ocean of data that guides environmental policy, missing values can be like uncharted reefs, leading to skewed assessments and unfair penalties. This is particularly true for the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), a widely used tool th
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