Sustainable Maritime Transport and Logistics: Efficiency, Optimization, and Decarbonization

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Systems invites you to revive Sustainable Maritime Transport and Logistics: Efficiency, Optimization, and Decarbonization

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the regulator for the safety and pollution prevention of ships. They have set an ambitious target of driving International Shipping to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2050 by the process of decarbonization of shipping. Decarbonization of shipping is integral to sustainability, as it can reduce GHG emissions and provide a clean environment in a world that is conducive to the good health and well-being of our future kith and kin. Decarbonization of shipping may be achieved using alternate low-carbon fuels, a more efficient ship operation to save energy, or redesigning the ship’s hull. Future research directions include exploring alternative fuels and more inclusive policy frameworks for maritime decarbonization.

This Special Issue seeks contributions that establish a scholarly foundation for maritime transport, navigation and safety systems in the natural and built environment. The contributions will be presented to the maritime systems community as well as to researchers and scholars in various industries. Papers are being sought in the following areas:

• Maritime transport systems;
• Marine navigation systems;
• Marine engineering systems;
• Maritime Logistics Management;
• Role of International Maritime Organisation on shipping decarbonisation;
• Decarbonisation and pollution prevention from ships and offshore structures;
• Renewable energy and decarbonisation;
• Alternate fossil fuels for maritime transport;
• Enhancing hull design for decarbonisation;
• Reduction of green house gas emissions from ships;
• Lessons that the maritime transport world learns from other transport industries like rail, road, and air transportation.

We aim to collect 10–12 articles in this issue that are above expectations and can help us revive the insightful traditional practice of system dynamics. We look forward to receiving your submissions for consideration.

Dr. Mohan Anantharaman
Dr. Rabiul Islam
Guest Editors

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