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Maritime transport in the European Union has increased in the last years, triggering congestion in many of the most important sea and river ports. A lot of works have highlighted how the connection between these ports and dry ports can contribute to...

Background: To improve port productivity, safety, and sustainability, the use of information and communication technology is being promoted as a smart port. The utilization of a terminal operation system (TOS) is important for advanced port operation...

Aiming at the problem of the large tracking error of the desired curve for the automatic train operation (ATO) control strategy, an ATO control algorithm based on RBF neural network adaptive terminal sliding mode fault-tolerant control (ATSM-FTC-RBFN...

With the continuous development of smart ports, the construction of port information systems has become the construction focus of the future development of such ports. However, the existing performance evaluation system for port information systems r...

This paper addresses the highly topical issue of the digitalisation of the port community through the development of advanced port communication systems (PCSs). The efficient and sustainable operation of container terminals (CTs) plays a key role in...

Worldwide, governments are making efforts to enhance the efficiency of port terminals by applying new technologies developed in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This study aims to systematically analyze port productivity and operation...

Background: Increased maritime trade has led to a surge in drayage operations, causing congestion and environmental issues in port areas. Truck Appointment Systems (TASs) are commonly used to manage truck arrival rates, yet transparency and equity in...

This study presents a structured multi-agent system (MAS) architecture aimed at optimizing operational efficiency in roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) terminal management through intelligent coordination and decentralized decision-making. The proposed framewo...

This paper puts forward a projection-based adaptive command filtered fuzzy nonsingular terminal sliding mode backstepping (PACFTB) control method for the speed control of the linear induction motor (LIM) with unknown end effects. Firstly, the techniq...

One of the major challenges on large-scale Multi-Terminal High Voltage Direct Current (MT-HVDC) systems is the steady-state interaction of the hybrid AC/DC grids to achieve an accurate Power Flow (PF) solution. In PF control of MT-HVDC systems, diffe...

Despite the number of sailings canceled in the past few months, as demand has increased, the utilization of ships has become very high, resulting in sudden peaks of activity at the import container terminals. Ship-to-ship operations and yard activity...

This paper focuses on improving the operating efficiency of the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) submerged pump system in the LNG receiving terminals and achieve energy saving. The minimum input energy consumption of the LNG submerged pump system is taken...

Performing an operational safety situation evaluation of the terminal area control system is crucial for enhancing safety management and ensuring operational safety in the terminal area. We use a combination active–passive risk source identific...

As important nodes of the global coal supply chain, coal export terminals bear the tasks of coal storage, processing, and handling, whose efficiency and stability are of great importance with the growing coal shipping market in recent years. However,...

Seaports are genuine, intermodal hubs connecting seaways to inland transport links, such as roads and railways. Seaports are located at the focal point of institutional, industrial, and control activities in a jungle of interconnected information sys...

In this study, we have designed a new intermodal automated container transport system (ACTS) via a roll-on/roll-off method that connects a logistics hub between a port and inland. Further, we have presented the development of a simulation model and t...

At container terminals, quay cranes, yard trucks, and yard cranes are mainly used to transfer containers. Driven by the demand for a green and low-carbon economy, an integrated scheduling problem considering three types of handling equipment of conta...

Nowadays, in view of the growing traffic volume, an appropriate aircraft sequencing in the arrival sector is needed to maintain safety levels and improve the performance of the runway system and flight times. This paper presents a digital assistant s...

The damage to shipping containers during port handling operations continues to pose a significant challenge that adversely affects operational efficiency, equipment integrity, and supply chain accountability. This study utilises real-world measuremen...

Through on-site research and the measurement of typical airport terminals, first-hand data are obtained. Based on actual operation data verification, the comprehensive use of measured data, and refined simulation research methods, we summarize the pr...

This paper deals with the operational behavior of the Doubly-Fed Induction Generator Wind Energy Conversion System under power electronic converter and rotor terminals faulty conditions. More specifically, the effect of the short-circuit fault both i...

Automated container terminals have been constructed to reduce emissions and labor cost. Resource allocation problems in automated container terminals have a critical effect on handling efficiency and cost. This paper addresses this problem with quay...

Automated container terminals can achieve precise matching of equipment and space, thus forming the foundation for the terminals’ efficient operation. However, the increase in container volume requires the construction of more ACTs. Existing st...

New requirements for terminal production and operation have emerged as a result of the increase in container terminal throughput. Traditional terminals’ manufacturing capabilities fall short of the expanding service needs. By constructing a dig...

The gradual commercialization of entirely autonomous vehicles is expected to bring numerous benefits, such as structural transformation in the industry. Specifically, in maritime transportation, automobile terminals that import and export finished au...

(1) Background: The reliability of port equipment is of significant interest to industry stakeholders due to the economic and logistical factors governing the operation of maritime container terminals. Failures of key equipment like quay cranes can h...

The integration of new airspace entrants into terminal operations requires design and evaluation of Detect and Avoid systems that prevent loss of well clear from and collision with other aircraft. Prior to standardization or deployment, an analysis o...

Discretionary activities such as retail, food, and beverages generate a significant amount of non-aeronautical revenue within the aviation industry. However, they are rarely taken into account in computational airport terminal models. Since discretio...

This study is a driving analysis of the transfer data of container terminals based on simulation interactive modeling technology. In the context of a container yard, a model was established to analyze and predict the arrival time and influencing fact...

Focusing on the power consumption of a regional multi-energy system with the characteristics of energy congestion in students’ dormitory buildings in the hot summer and warm winter regions of southern China, a practical regional multi-energy sy...

The mobile terminals used in the logistics industry can be exposed to wildly varying environments, which may hinder effective operation. In particular, those used in cold storages can be subject to frosting in the scanner window when they are carried...

When integrating multi-grid renewable energy systems, modular multi-level converters (MMCs) are promising for high-voltage DC (HVDC) transmission. Because of the characteristics of the system, however, it is more difficult to prevent a fault at the D...

Multimodal transport terminals are the elements of transport systems that ensure the interaction of enterprises of various modes of transport. The effective functioning of transport terminals significantly affects the efficiency of the material flow...

An intermediate fluid vaporizer (IFV) is a typical vaporizer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which is used in a large number of LNG terminals. Since it requires a large supply of seawater during its operation, it generates a lot of energy consumption...

Indonesia’s high logistics costs—approximately 14.6% of its GDP—pose a significant challenge to national economic competitiveness. Key contributing factors include complex geography, fragmented multimodal transport systems and ineff...

Port congestion leads to frequent delays in multilevel handlings at automated terminals (ATMH). These delays propagate throughout the terminal, intensified by the interdependencies among equipment, which severely undermines the overall efficiency of...

This paper is focused on the application of a multi-terminal line-commutated converter-type low frequency AC transmission system (MTLF) using a cycloconverter by applying a new power control scheme for multi-terminal operation. With the virtual synch...

Structural damage is a prevalent issue in long-term operations of harbor terminals. Addressing the lack of transparency in terminal infrastructure components, the limited integration of sensor monitoring data, and the insufficient support for feedbac...

The application of constant power control and inclusion of energy storage in grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems may increase the use of two-stage system structures composed of DC–DC-converter-interfaced PV generator and grid-connected in...

There is a lack of technology innovation studies in the maritime sector focusing on developing countries. Generally, these countries present various limitations due to their own social, economic, and political contexts. Moreover, the lack of leadersh...

Due to dynamics caused by factors such as random collection and transportation requirements, vehicle failures, and traffic jams, it is difficult to implement regular waste collection and transportation schemes effectively. A challenge for the stable...

In large-scale air conditioning water systems, variable water flow (VWF) control strategies are frequently utilized to conserve energy. This paper presents a variable differential pressure (DP) set-point control strategy for VWF air conditioning syst...

A distribution automation system is the integration of physical power distribution systems and information systems. Its information system guarantees the safe operation and reliable power supply of physical systems by monitoring, collecting and trans...

Background: An increasing number of container and chassis staging, “dray-off”, drop yard, and depot facilities are being established outside of North American marine container terminals. The increased use of these “second-tier&rdquo...

The prerequisite for the normal operation of a flexible high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system is the maintenance of the stability of the direct current (DC)-side voltage, and droop control has a good dynamic regulation capability. In...

There has been growing interest in fuel supply chains regarding transport safety and LNG reloading. This is due to the increasing consumption of this gas in the economy to create sustainable transport systems. Poland is in the phase of energy transfo...

Common energy management control systems (EMCS) in building HVAC systems could be made much more energy efficient without sacrificing comfort. Most researchers have focused on implementing optimal control algorithms in Variable Air Volume (VAV) syste...

Broadband amplifiers are essential building blocks used in high data rate wireless, radar, and instrumentation systems, as well as in optical communication systems. Only a traveling-wave amplifier (TWA) provides sufficient bandwidth for broadband app...

The single pole-to-ground (SPG) fault is one of critical failures which will have a serious impact on the stable operation of the multi-terminal DC distribution network based on the modular multilevel converter (MMC). It is very significant to analyz...

Viticulture, a key economic activity in the Mediterranean area, is facing several challenges including soil degradation. Among the sustainable practices available, the management of cover crops in vineyard inter-rows using a roller crimper to create...