Smart Seaport and Maritime Transport Management, Second Edition
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 July 2025 | Viewed by 592
Special Issue Editors
Interests: maritime studies; data-driven decision-making; machine learning; large-scale optimization; optimization under uncertainty; production and logistics operations
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Interests: shipping network design; port operations planning; urban transport network modeling; sustainable transportation and green logistics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancements in technology have revolutionized various industries, and the maritime sector is no exception. Smart seaports and maritime transport management systems have emerged as key drivers of efficiency, sustainability, and safety in the global shipping industry. These intelligent systems leverage cutting-edge technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, operations research, and automation, to optimize port operations, enhance vessel management, and streamline supply chain logistics.
This Special Issue builds on the previous edition, "Smart Seaport and Maritime Transport Management". Its objective is to continue compiling cutting-edge research and developments in smart seaport and maritime transport management. It serves as a consistent platform for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to share their original research, case studies, and innovative solutions associated with the implementation and operation of intelligent systems in maritime environments.
Papers are invited on various aspects related to smart seaport and maritime transport management, including but not limited to the following:
- Intelligent port infrastructure and automation systems;
- IoT-enabled vessel monitoring and management;
- Data-driven decision support systems for port and shipping operations;
- Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring of maritime assets;
- Big data analytics for optimizing cargo handling and logistics;
- Blockchain applications in maritime supply chain management;
- Cybersecurity and risk management in smart seaports;
- Environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in maritime operations;
- Integration of AI and machine learning in port and vessel operations;
- Autonomous vessels and unmanned systems in maritime transport.
Dr. Lingxiao Wu
Prof. Dr. Shuaian Wang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- port operations
- shipping management
- operations research
- data analytics
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