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In a bid to bolster the security of smart contracts, researchers from Shanghai Maritime University have developed a novel method that could significantly reduce vulnerabilities in blockchain applications. The study, led by Yang Liu and Shengjie Zhang

In the heart of China’s bustling megalopolises, a novel solution to urban congestion and pollution is emerging from the depths beneath our feet. Researchers from the Institute of Logistics Science and Engineering at Shanghai Maritime University, led

In the bustling waters around Croatia’s Pula and Rijeka ports, a new study is making waves in the world of maritime logistics and route optimization. Vice Milin, a researcher from the Faculty of Maritime Studies at the University of Split, has been c

In the bustling world of port logistics, where the global economy’s heartbeat is felt most keenly, a new study is making waves. Researchers, led by Yongjun Chen from the Airport College at Shandong University of Aeronautics in China, have turned thei

In the ever-changing dance of the ocean, ships are no strangers to motion. They pitch, roll, heave, and sway, following six degrees of freedom as they navigate the waves. But among these movements, it’s the heave—the up and down bobbing—that can caus

In a significant stride towards enhancing the safety and efficiency of hydropower plant inspections, researchers have developed a multifunctional magnetic climbing robot designed to tackle the challenging task of pressure steel pipe inspections. The

In a world where the price of a barrel of oil can send shockwaves through global markets, a recent study sheds light on how these energy price fluctuations can ripple through to our food supply, particularly grain prices in China and the U.S. The res

In a world where global trade relies heavily on the seamless integration of maritime and railway logistics, a recent study sheds light on the vulnerabilities of cross-border intermodal networks. Led by Hairui Wei from the Business School at the Unive