The determination of the optimal carrying capacity procurement of rail and shipping services in the automobile intermodal network with unique characteristics is essential to save automobile delivery cost. In this research we develop a two-stage stochastic programming model for the tactical-level decision problem arising in the special automobile intermodal network. Furthermore, we improve the s...

We estimate the impact of macroeconomic risk factors on shipping stock returns, using a quantile regression (QR) model. regress excess return portfolio for container, dry bulk, chemical/gas, oil tanker, and diversified sectors world market return, volatility index, changes in price, exchange rate, interest rate. The sensitivities returns to differ across quantiles segments are found be signific...

This paper is derived from a cost benefit study of the involvement of the State in the shipping industry which was carried out in the context of the Appraisal of the Public Capital Programme. A brief theoretical comment on foreign exchange rates is the only new material I have added. The paper is concerned with the mainly strategic company in the state-owned shipping sector, Irish Shipping Ltd....

Fleet repositioning problems pose a high financial burden on shipping firms, but have received little attention in the literature, despite their high importance to the shipping industry. Fleet repositioning problems are characterized by chains of interacting activities, but state-of-the-art planning and scheduling techniques do not offer cost models that are rich enough to represent essential o...

1.Introduction Energy efficiency and environmental performance are mainstream issues for ship operators who are aiming through low carbon shipping and cost reductions. Although reducing fuel consumption seems to have priority, environmental considerations also push the shipping industry to operate in more efficient way. Strict legislations on GHG emissions and increasing fuel prices turn the fo...

municipal solid waste. Business and industry operations generate recyclable materials in many areas, such as offices, cafeterias, supply stores, shipping or warehouse units, print shops, and production areas. Many companies are already enthusiastically collecting recyclables in high-profile programs, while others are just beginning. Collecting recyclables costs money, but it also saves money by...