Maritime logistics and applications of information technologies

Due to the globalization, international logistics becomes to rely more on the maritime transportation than ever before. This presentation discusses various research issues in field of maritime logistics, which need to be solved by researchers of industrial engineering. The issues include port logistics, container transportation, and maritime transportation systems. Various research topics on the optimization of maritime logistics are introduced in more detail, including topics on the design and operation container terminals and container transportation systems. It is also discussed how information technologies can contribute to making maritime logistics more efficient. Applications of hardware and devices for real-time locating systems and automated handling equipment to maritime logistics are illustrated.