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The impact of innovation on dock labour : evidence from European ports [PDF]

, 2019
The market environment of ports and terminals is continuously pushing terminal operators to achieve higher levels of dock labour performance. This paper proposes an original conceptual framework to identify, classify and evaluate innovative initiatives ...
Notteboom, Theo, Vitellaro, Fracesco
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Mapping Quantum Computing Techniques for NP‐Hard Problems in Operations Management and Operations Research

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.
Quantum computing techniques such as Quantum Annealing and Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization are effectively solving NP‐hard problems in operations management and research, particularly in logistics, manufacturing, and finance. This study maps these applications to present a framework for future adoption across industries. ABSTRACT This study
Daniel Bouzon Nagem Assad, Patricia Gomes Ferreira da Costa, Thaís Spiegel, Hélcio de Oliveira Rocha   +3 more
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A self-attention-based reinforcement learning approach for scheduling twin automated stacking cranes in container terminals

Complex & Intelligent Systems
In automated container terminals, improving the scheduling of automated stacking cranes (ASCs) is critical to optimizing operational efficiency. Since the twin ASCs cannot cross each other, a reasonable operation sequence to minimize interference and ...
Liangcai Dong, Yang Fan, Zhennan Zhu, Yuheng Liu   +3 more
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Robust Interfaces and Advanced Materials: Critical Designs and Challenges for High‐Performance Supercapacitors

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2026.
Critical designs and challenges for high‐performance supercapacitors. With the growing global energy demand and the pressing need for a clean energy transition, supercapacitors (SCs) have demonstrated significant application potential in electric vehicles, wearable electronics, and renewable energy storage systems owing to their rapid charge–discharge ...
Yuzhao Liu, Lanlan Feng, Mingfei Li, Xiuyang Qian, Chuanqi Sun, Wenxuan Sun, Yunshan Zheng, Baohua Li   +7 more
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AUTOMATIC TRANSHIPMENT SYSTEMS FOR CONTAINER TRANSPORT IN TERMINALS

Perner’s Contacts, 2011
In automated container terminals, containers are transported from the marshalling yard to a ship and vice versa by Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV). In the blocks operate the Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASC).
Jaromír Široký
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From Digital Twins to Immersive Manufacturing: XR and Gesture‐Based Control for Enhancing Human–Robot Collaboration

IET Collaborative Intelligent Manufacturing, Volume 8, Issue 1, January/December 2026.
This paper presents a modular metaverse framework that integrates ROS2, Unity and Meta Quest headsets to create real‐time, bidirectional digital twins for immersive human–robot collaboration. A gesture‐based XR interface enables intuitive robot control, demonstrated across Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing and collaborative laser‐cleaning cells.
Elena Manoli, Giulio Mattera, Alessandra Caggiano, Adelaide Marzano, Luigi Nele   +4 more
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Integrating Berthing Plan and Container Transshipment at the Sea‐Rail Intermodal Terminal

IET Intelligent Transport Systems, Volume 20, Issue 1, January/December 2026.
This article integrates the sea‐rail intermodal container transshipment optimization problem with berth planning. A mathematical programming model is formulated and a heuristic solution approach is proposed. The approach demonstrates the potential to reduce overall operational costs and various operational factors are analysed to provide managerial ...
Weite Pan, Baicheng Yan, Li Wang, Xiaoning Zhu   +3 more
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ICT adoption in multimodal transport sites:Investigating institutional-related influences in international seaports terminals [PDF]

, 2017
Seaports represent a major component of multimodal transport networks and they are key in the operation of supply chains and global logistics. In multimodal transport networks it is well acknowledged the use of information and communication technology ...
Coronado Mondragon, Adrian, Coronado Mondragon, Christian E., Coronado, Etienne   +2 more
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Multiagent Path Planning With Neural Obstacle Avoidance for Autonomous Heavy Trucks

Journal of Advanced Transportation, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Autonomous trucks in busy port terminals must navigate narrow aisles, tight corners, and frequent interactions with multiple vehicles while maintaining both safety and efficiency. This paper presents a hierarchical multiagent navigation framework that integrates an enhanced grid‐based Theta∗ global planner with obstacle inflation and clearance‐aware ...
Yihan Liu, Rauno Heikkilä, Jianbin Xin
wiley   +1 more source

Sea Container Terminals [PDF]

, 2014
Due to a rapid growth in world trade and a huge increase in containerized goods, sea container terminals play a vital role in globe-spanning supply chains.
Gharehgozli, A.H. (Amir), Koster, M.B.M. (René) de, Roy, D. (Debjit)   +2 more
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