Freight Transportation in Ports and Harbors

Dear Colleagues,

Freight transportation and terminal operation are an important topic and play a huge role in the proper functioning of logistics chains. Operators as well as scientists go to great lengths to increase their efficiency and improve operating conditions.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to present the most interesting studies in the area of terminals, harbors and intermodal ports. We encourage you to publish high-quality articles directly related to the various aspects, as mentioned below. The use of novel test techniques is encouraged.

Topics include the management of cargo operations in ports and terminals at various levels, as well as the causes and effects of specific operations and solutions and many other related areas.

We invite you to present analytical techniques, simulation modeling, case studies, etc.

Dr. Mateusz Zaja̧c
Dr. Tomislav Rožić
Guest Editors

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