Container Logistics and Maritime Transport

This book fills the gap by emphasizing analytical methods and optimization models to address schallenging issues in maritime transport and logistics. It takes a holistic approach by covering all key segments of the container shipping supply chain aiming to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the logistics service system across the global transport chain. The book also explores sustainability issues such as social concerns and carbon emissions in shipping and ports. Each segment of maritime transport is analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative approaches providing a comprehensive understanding of operations management in the global maritime container transport chain.The book presents cutting-edge optimization models and explains their application in strategic tactical and operational planning problems. It offers readers practical principles effective techniques and tools to enhance their knowledge and decision-making in the field. The content coverage of the book includes a literature review of container shipping supply chain planning problems and research opportunities an exploration of how the maritime transport and port logistics sector can manage the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and an analysis of maritime digitalization in emerging environments.