Competitiveness of short sea shipping: the case of olive oil industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (8) ◽  
pp. 1914-1929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonino Galati ◽  
Dario Siggia ◽  
Maria Crescimanno ◽  
Enrique Martín-Alcalde ◽  
Sergi Saurí Marchán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Sea Transport ◽  
Specific Product ◽  
Short Sea Shipping ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Road ◽  
New Variables

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the economic benefits of short sea shipping (SSS) in the shape of Motorways of the Sea (MoS) compared to road transport. The study cover a gap in agro-food economics and analyses the economic benefits of sea transport mode compared to road transport in the food trade between Spain and Italy for a specific product: olive oils. Design/methodology/approach – Three different transportation scenarios are considered (road only, road combined with accompanied SSS and road combined with unaccompanied SSS) linking the main olive oil production and consumption areas in Spain and Italy. In each scenario the cost per unit shipped have been calculated. Findings – The results show the road option is about 30 and 34 per cent more costly than the best SSS option available for the exportations from Jaén and Southern Catalonia, respectively. Research limitations/implications – The need of further research is identified, mainly focused in two directions: first, the need for inclusion of new variables to the model (e.g. value of time, seasonality, complexity of the transport chain, potential demand, etc.) to better assess the competitiveness of the sea connection and, second, a study of the environmental impact and socio-economic benefits of SSS implementation for the agri-food sector. Originality/value – The research enriches the current literature on this field and provides a basis for future studies. In particular, it corroborates the strategic decisions taken in the framework of European transport policy demonstrating a greater economic sustainability of SSS, and more specifically MoS, compared to the road transport.

Moderating Effects of Logistics Infrastructure Development and Real Sector Productivity: A Case of Pakistan

2019 ◽  
pp. 097215091987930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noman Arshed ◽  
Muhammad Shahid Hassan ◽  
Muhammad Umair Khan ◽  
Arslan Arif Uppal
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Sea Transport ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
The Road ◽  
Distributed Lag ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Auto Regressive

A well-oiled logistics sector physically moves the economy towards higher growth. A developed logistics infrastructure facilitates backward and forward linkages in global trade and manages the business cost of accessing markets. Logistics sector facilitates sectorwise growth in a way that it eases goods transmissions mechanisms. This study has assessed four indices of logistics which are road, rail, air and sea transport by forming indices using 13 indicators. Auto regressive distributed lag (ARDL)bound approach-based long-run results show that, for the case of Pakistan, development in the road transport has highest potential in growth productivity of agriculture and services sector, while sea transport performed best in industrial sector.

Heavy Weather in European Short Sea Shipping: Its Influence on Selected Routes

2007 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Xavier Martínez de Osés ◽  
Marcel.la Castells
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Sea Transport ◽  
Short Sea Shipping ◽  
The Eu

According to the mid-term review of the EU White Paper on Transport, short sea shipping is expected to grow at a rate of 59% in metric tonnes, from 2000 to 2020. If we consider that the overall expected growth in freight exchanges is of some 50%, sea transport is one of the most feasible ways to reduce traffic congestion on European roads. High speed vessels are a possible way to compete with road transport on certain routes; however, these ships are highly affected by heavy weather. This paper analyses the weather influence on several short sea shipping routes to be served by fast ships.

scholarly journals Examination of industrial safety of emergency port transshipment process

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-139
Author(s):  
Nikolay Nikitovich Panasenko ◽  
Nadezhda Valerievna Dulger ◽  
Anatoliy Victorovich Korablin
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Industrial Safety ◽  
Sea Transport ◽  
The Road ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Irkutsk Region ◽  
Video Recorder ◽  
Consistent Change ◽  
Effective Development

Underestimated importance of port transshipment technologies brings negative results and contradicts the purpose of river transport development, strengthening its positions in the transport system, where in the context of the technical revolution on the river and sea transport the most important task of operators and machine operators is the comprehensive and effective development of new equipment and technologies, creation of a system of optimal organization of production for goods transportation and reloading. If to accept the idea that the process is a consistent change of conditions and stages of development, the process is a description of production processes, instructions for the implementation of technological rules, requirements of projects of works (lifting) cranes, working flowcharts, projects of works, maps of labor processes, etc. Because technologically loading-unloading processes are divided into discrete (periodic), continuous and combined ones, less likely to indulge in the valuation are the discrete loading processes, in each case having features that do not duplicate established rules and regulations for traditional general goods. There is taken as an example the emergency reloading of the centrifugal compressor by means of the port crane Kondor in Osetrovsky river port, JSC in Ust'-Kut village, the Irkutsk region, the centrifugal compressor weighing (gross) 33 t and being made in 2017 by General Electric Oil & Gas, Nuove Pignone S.r.L., Florence, Italy, brand 2BCL457/B brought to the port by the road transport. The industrial safety examination of the emergency port transshipment process was carried out. The materials of the video recorder of the process of dropping the containers with a compressor have been presented. The reasons for the fall of the cargo in the port have been analyzed, expert conclusions being given

A state-wise performance appraisal of the Indian roads using PROMETHEE-GIS approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 3338-3356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shankar Chakraborty ◽  
Rajeev Ranjan ◽  
Poulomi Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
The State ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Indian States ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Road

Purpose A road network provides arterial arrangement to facilitate business, transport, social integration and economic progress of any nation. During the last seven decades after independence, road transport infrastructure in India has expanded manifold, both in terms of spread (total length and density of road) and capacity (number of on-road registered vehicles, and volume of passenger and freight traffic handled). But, with the enrichment of road transport network in India, the number of traffic accidents and total cost for maintaining the road infrastructure also keeps on increasing. It becomes necessary to evaluate state-wise performance of the Indian roads using some mathematical tools. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, using preference ranking organization method for enrichment of evaluations (PROMETHEE) and geometrical analysis for interactive aid (GAIA) approaches, an attempt is made to appraise the state-wise performance of Indian roads based on 12 critically important criteria. A geographic information system method and a hue-saturation-value color coding scheme are also employed to identify the influence of individual criterion on the overall rank of 29 Indian states. Findings It is observed that amongst all the considered states, the road conditions in the states of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh are really satisfactory, whereas Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are the lagging states requiring governmental intervention and support to enhance their road network infrastructure. Practical implications This analysis would help the decision makers to identify the strengths and deficiencies of each Indian state with respect to its road conditions so that proper promotional and growth actions can be implemented. Originality/value From the review of the existing literature, it is quite evident that till date, no research work has been conducted in order to evaluate the performance of roads, and their conditions and characteristic features in the Indian context. In this paper, the state-wise performance of the Indian roads is appraised based on several identified parameters using a combined PROMETHEE-GAIA approach.

Slow start for Kenya's Lamu port sets pace for LAPSSET

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Sudan ◽  
Land Ownership ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Political Control ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Slow Start ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
The Road ◽  
Vision 2030

Subject Lamu port-South Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) infrastructure corridor Significance President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to visit Lamu this month to mark the start of construction on the first three berths of the new port. The deepwater port is the centrepiece of the 30 billion dollar LAPSSET project that includes road, rail and pipeline components, as well as new airports and resort cities. It is a key component of Kenya's Vision 2030 economic blueprint. A 478 million dollar agreement was signed in August 2014 with China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) to begin construction as soon as September, but the process has been slowed by disputed land ownership and court challenges. Overall, the LAPSSET project is about three years behind an already ambitious schedule. Impacts The port upgrade will not yield economic benefits to Kenya for at least five to ten years, given the road upgrades required. A vast influx of workers from elsewhere in Kenya will exacerbate existing local tensions over land and local political control. The expanding infrastructure footprint in Lamu County, and elsewhere along the LAPSSET corridor, will provide targets for militant attacks.

Learning characteristics of small business managers: principles for training

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn M. Jeffrey ◽  
Sophie Hide ◽  
Stephen Legg
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Road ◽  
Training Programmes

PurposeThis paper aims to report on the second half of a two‐part study that identified relevant content for safety audit training in small businesses. The specific aim of the paper is to determine the preferred learning styles and approaches of managers in these businesses in order to identify some principles which could be used to tailor training to meet their particular learning needs.Design/methodology/approachParticipants in the study came from three relatively high‐risk industries – road transport, construction, and the motor trade – producing a sample size of 102. A self‐report questionnaire was distributed via trade magazines.FindingsVery few differences were found between the three industries. Most differences were between road transport and the other two industries. Managers in the road transport industry have a lower preference for learning by listening and are less likely to be sequential learners than managers in the motor trade industry.Practical implicationsSmall business managers are systematic, hard‐working, pragmatic and prefer less formal modes of learning. These characteristics have implications for the structure and context of training programmes and the nature of the training materials.Originality/valueThe four learning profiles that emerged from the analysis in the paper provide a clear picture of the small business managers in the three industries studied.

scholarly journals Premium, popular and basic olive oils: mapping product segmentation and consumer profiles for different classes of olive oil

2021 ◽  
Vol 123 (13) ◽  
pp. 178-198
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Di Vita ◽  
Raffaele Zanchini ◽  
Giovanni Gulisano ◽  
Teresina Mancuso ◽  
Gaetano Chinnici ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Market Segments ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Market ◽  
And Cluster Analysis ◽  
Product Segmentation

PurposeUrban metropolitan consumers react to the different qualitative categorizations of the product thus creating homogeneous market segments. The aim of this paper is to identify specific market segments which allow for the definition of homogeneous olive oil consumer targets.Design/methodology/approachThis study was based on the stated preferences of consumers and emphasizes the role that different quality scales of olive oil have in the eye of the consumer. The data, collected through a questionnaire, were analysed by means of inferential and multivariate statistics techniques, that is, the study specifically entailed a factorial and cluster analysis.FindingsThis paper explores olive oil market segments broken down by the different quality levels of existing products, thus trying to identify main consumer preferences. Our outcomes suggest the existence of three main quality classes of olive oil consumer: basic, popular and premium.Research limitations/implicationsEven though we gathered data and information from a broad sample, the study does not fully reflect the average Italian population since we based our study on a convenience sample of northern Italian consumers. A more extended sample is needed to test our hypothesis in other regional areas.Practical implicationsThe outcomes derived from this study provide useful insights both for marketers and olive oil producers by allowing more efficient strategic decisions in terms of product segmentation.Originality/valueThis study, aimed at matching olive oil market segments and consumer preferences, shows the existence of three well-defined quality classes of olive oil consumer: basic, popular and premium. In addition, this study ascertains for the first time how the attitude towards local products is positively influenced by family origin as a result of an inter-generational attitude.

scholarly journals A Theoretical Model with Which to Safely Optimize the Configuration of Hydraulic Suspension of Modular Trailers in Special Road Transport

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 305
Author(s):  
Rubén Escribano-García ◽  
Marina Corral-Bobadilla ◽  
Fátima Somovilla-Gómez ◽  
Rubén Lostado-Lorza ◽  
Ash Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Hydraulic Cylinder ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Automatic Testing ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
The Road ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
On The Road

The dimensions and weight of machines, structures, and components that need to be transported safely by road are growing constantly. One of the safest and most widely used transport systems on the road today due to their versatility and configuration are modular trailers. These trailers have hydraulic pendulum axles that are that are attached in pairs to the rigid platform above. In turn, these modular trailers are subject to limitations on the load that each axle carries, the tipping angle, and the oil pressure of the suspension system in order to guarantee safe transport by road. Optimizing the configuration of these modular trailers accurately and safely is a complex task. Factors to be considered include the load’s characteristics, the trailer’s mechanical properties, and road route conditions including the road’s slope and camber, precipitation and direction, and force of the wind. This paper presents a theoretical model that can be used for the optimal configuration of hydraulic cylinder suspension of special transport by road using modular trailers. It considers the previously mentioned factors and guarantees the safe stability of road transport. The proposed model was validated experimentally by placing a nacelle wind turbine at different points within a modular trailer. The weight of the wind turbine was 42,500 kg and its dimensions were 5133 × 2650 × 2975 mm. Once the proposed model was validated, an optimization algorithm was employed to find the optimal center of gravity for load, number of trailers, number of axles, oil pressures, and hydraulic configuration. The optimization algorithm was based on the iterative and automatic testing of the proposed model for different positions on the trailer and different hydraulic configurations. The optimization algorithm was tested with a cylindrical tank that weighed 108,500 kg and had dimensions of 19,500 × 3200 × 2500 mm. The results showed that the proposed model and optimization algorithm could safely optimize the configuration of the hydraulic suspension of modular trailers in special road transport, increase the accuracy and reliability of the calculation of the load configuration, save time, simplify the calculation process, and be easily implemented.

scholarly journals Work-Related Accident Prevention in Norwegian Road and Maritime Transport: Examining the Influence of Different Sector Rules

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Tor-Olav Nævestad ◽  
Beate Elvebakk ◽  
Karen Ranestad
Keyword(s):  
Safety Management ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Accident Prevention ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Maritime Transport ◽  
The Road ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Safety Regulations ◽  
Framework Conditions

About 36% of fatal road accidents in Norway involve at least one driver who is “at work”. It has been argued that the implementation of rules clearly defining the responsibility of road transport companies to prevent work related accidents, by implementing safety management systems (SMS), could lead to increased safety. In the present study we tested the validity of this suggestion, by examining the influence of different sector rules on work-related accident prevention in Norwegian road and maritime transport. In contrast to the road sector, the maritime sector has had rules requiring SMS for over 20 years, clearly defining the shipping companies responsibility for prevention of work-related accidents. The aims of the study were to: (1) examine how the different sector rules influence perceptions of whether the responsibility to prevent work-related accidents is clearly defined in each sector; and (2) compare respondents’ perceptions of the quality of their sectors’ efforts to prevent work-related accidents, and factors influencing this. The study was based on a small-scale survey (N = 112) and qualitative interviews with sector experts (N = 17) from companies, authorities, and NGOs in the road and the maritime sectors. Results indicate that respondents in the maritime sector perceive the responsibility to prevent work-related accidents as far more clearly defined, and they rate their sector’s efforts to prevent accidents as higher than respondents in road. Multivariate analyses indicate that this is related to the scope of safety regulations in the sectors studied, controlled for several important framework conditions. Based on the results, we conclude that the implementation of SMS rules focused on transport companies’ responsibility to prevent work-related accidents could improve safety in the road sector. However, due to barriers to SMS implementation in the road sector, we suggest starting with a simplified version of SMS.

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