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Flexibility in Port Selection: A Quantitative Approach Using Floating Stocks
Ports provide a number of logistical choices concerning storage, onward transport, and postponement. We investigatethe routing flexibility offered by ports with a central location with respect to the hinterland.
Dekker, R., Asperen, E. van
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Cargo dwell time in Durban : lessons for Sub-Saharan African ports [PDF]
Based on quantitative and qualitative data, this paper attempts to identify the main reasons why cargo dwell time in Durban port has dramatically reduced in the past decade to a current average of 3-4 days. A major customs reform; changes in port storage
Raballand, Gael +2 more
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Sea level rise adaptation: emerging lessons for local policy development [PDF]
, 2013 Many coastal communities across the United States are beginning to plan for climate-related sea level rise. While impacts and solutions will vary with local conditions, jurisdictions which have begun this process seem to pass through three common stages ...
Maier, Luke, Lausche, Barbara J.
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Multimodal Human–Robot Interaction Using Human Pose Estimation and Local Large Language Models
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A multimodal human–robot interaction framework integrates human pose estimation (HPE) and a large language model (LLM) for gesture‐ and voice‐based robot control. Speech‐to‐text (STT) enables voice command interpretation, while a safety‐aware arbitration mechanism prioritizes gesture input for rapid intervention.
Nasiru Aboki +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Hybrid Continuum Robot Designs and Architectures for Healthcare Applications
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Hybrid continuum robots represent an emerging class of flexible manipulators that blend materials, structures, and actuation concepts from the established fields of soft and continuum robotics. This review introduces an accessible framework to distinguish key hybridization approaches, surveys current designs aimed at complex clinical applications, and ...
Burak Ozdemir +4 more
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Competition Policy and Regulation in Ports and Shipping [PDF]
The country's archipelagic configuration requires an efficient maritime transport infrastructure composed of ports and shipping for growth and socioeconomic integration.
Basilio, Leilanie Q. +2 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Port Service Quality Study of Nigerian Sea Ports [PDF]
Journal of Shipping and Ocean Engineering, 2017 null Chinedum Onyemechi +3 more
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Two Faces of the Sea - Man Working, Port Clyde
, 2015 Man working, Port Clydehttps://digitalmaine.com/dmr_images/2849/thumbnail ...
Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries
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Port cities as hubs of diversity and inclusivity: The case of Rotterdam
, 2020 Port cities are a particular type of territory and are often long-standing examples of resilience, bringing opportunities, wealth, and innovation to their nations and their citizens.
Van de Laar, Paul (author) +8 more
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