De elektrificatie van vrachtvervoer versnelt, maar legt een groeiende druk op het elektriciteitsnet van bedrijventerreinen. Netcongestie dreigt daarmee een rem te worden op de verduurzaming van logistiek transport. Dit artikel onderzoekt hoe de toekomstige laadbehoefte voor elektrische trucks en bestelwagens …

This study systematically reviews the evolution, present focus, and future potential of floating ports/ harbours within the wider maritime industry. Using a bigram-based search strategy across Scopus and Web of Science, 884 relevant publications were identified, of which 140 directly addressed floating …

Planning of container terminal operations is a complex task, which requires the accurate scheduling of operations that are highly interrelated and uncertain. This study aims to investigate the integration of quayside operational planning functions under uncertain parameters by applying a reactive approach. …

In this project, we investigate whether we can specify (and ideally quantify) the impact of customs inspection processes and associated delays on the fresh food supply chain, with a specific focus on food (quality) loss and associated environmental footprint, addressing the question: What is the impact …

Inland waterway transport (IWT) is generally considered to be an environmentally friendly alternative to road transport and might also bring cost benefits. Nevertheless, the modal share of IWT remains limited, which is partly due to the necessary pre- and post-haulage to transport goods to and from the …

The Sloe area is an unembanked industrial port area in Zeeland. As sea levels rise, this area will experience increased flood risks. This is partly due to climate change, which is causing sea level rise to accelerate, and partly due to the area's vulnerability because it is located outside the dike ring, …

The current scale of energy generation stands in marked contrast to its management. Wind turbines operate only when both wind conditions and energy demand are sufficient. In cases where wind is available but demand is lacking, the turbines remain idle. This study demonstrates that a transition to a continuous …

"The energy transition will only succeed if organizations invest in human capital as much as in technology. This article examines the organizational challenges of training and reskilling in a fast-changing technological and regulatory environment. Drawing on recent European projects in the port sector, …

This research is part of a project which has been initiated by the Indonesian province of West Java and the Dutch province of Gelderland. The overall aim of the project is to create a seamless multi-modal supply chain between the two provinces, whereby increasing the sustainability and (cost-)efficiency …

De gemeente Vlissingen heeft ambities. Zo wil de gemeente in 2040 een hot spot zijn van delta-innovatie (Gemeente Vlissingen, 2021). Met zijn strategisch gelegen havengebied is de gemeente onderdeel van het North Sea Port district, waar onlangs een nieuwe Regio Deal voor is toegekend. Daarnaast loopt …