New Advances in the Study of Maritime and Shipping Management

Dear Colleagues,

With the development of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and big data, as well as the increasing demand for efficient, safe and green services in the shipping industry, higher requirements have been put forward for innovative and smart management of shipping.

Aim and Scope:
The purpose of this topic is to produce the latest research results on maritime and shipping management innovation and promote further research and discussion on linking the theoretical research of maritime and shipping management with practical application.

History:
Maritime and shipping transport is an indispensable voice of the global trade and economy, as the primary transportation of goods worldwide. Ports are indispensable nodes of logistics involving many nations and stakeholders. Experimentation of new technologies in maritime and shipping increases the efficiency of shipping operations and management processes, and encourages automation, flexibility and the exchange of information between the various actors involved in global trade and logistics supply chains. In return, this makes it possible to maximize the economic, social, and environmental functions of maritime and shipping transport and the development of trade and shipping systems to complement existing infrastructures, extend global trade connectivity, and improve the environmental sustainability of maritime and shipping transport.

Cutting-Edge Researches:
digital transformation; artificial intelligence; Internet of Things; big data;
machine learning and intelligent optimization; Smart shipping and port management; autonomous operations; Intelligence navigation systems; Green shipping

What kind of paper we are looking for:
The Special Issus includes various topics related to maritime and shipping management, such as: i) shipping business management, ii) maritime economics, iii) port management, iv) maritime risk management, v) digital transformation, vi) green shipping vii) maritime trade, etc.

Prof. Dr. Kevin X Li
Dr. Xiwen Bai
Dr. Jingbo Yin
Dr. Yi Xiao
Guest Editors

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• maritime trade
• shipping management
• green shipping
• intelligent shipping
• risk management
• smart port