scholarly journals The Research to Remove Barriers Between China and Tunisia in the Shipping Field

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Donia Damak
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Shipping Industry ◽  
Ocean Shipping ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Strategic Location ◽  
Fast Development ◽  
Collaborative Logistics ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Ocean Carriers

Over the years, the trade from China to Mediterranean countries has boomed spectacularly. The fast development of foreign trade has not only pushed China’s port industry and international shipping industry forward considerably, but also provided foreign ocean carriers and terminals opportunities and challengers. As Tunisia is a strategic location, the Tunisian ports overall goals are to increase the number of calls made to it. Then the market study between Mainland China and Tunisia turned to be necessary and meaningful.The objective of this research project is as a first a theoretical review to introduce and describe collaborative logistics management and investigate its consequence on the supply chain. This purpose necessitates a framework to support the collaboration between the entities in the chain especially in terms of logistics activities. Despite the identified needs and potential benefits, there are still barriers, which must be identified to attain desired benefits.On a second part the purpose of this study is to analyze China’s port industry and ocean shipping market in a relation to trade with Tunisia and to recommend some suitable Chinese ports to cooperate with Tunisian ports and find the reason why some top shipping companies are still not carrying goods to Tunisia. Two market surveys are performed, one for finding suitable Chinese ports for the Tunisian ports to cooperate with, and one to collect information from several top shipping companies using the Tunisian ports.In the third and last part a small research study focuses in the costs and quality shipment from China to Tunisia showing Tunisia as a transshipment port for the whole Maghreb. The case of study will be a proof of future consideration for Chinese shipping companies to assure a direct shipping line to the port of Tunisia. The case of study will be affirmed by statistical and theoretical analysis in order to confirm the idea.

Planning practices in the Greek ocean shipping industry

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios N. Koufopoulos ◽  
Ioannis N. Lagoudis ◽  
Aspasia Pastra
Keyword(s):  
Shipping Industry ◽  
Ocean Shipping

scholarly journals Evaluating Correlations between a Seaport and Its Dry Ports: Case Study of Xiamen Port in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihong Chen ◽  
Yijie Fei ◽  
Fangwei Zhang ◽  
Chutao Jing
Keyword(s):  
Indicator System ◽  
Economic Indicators ◽  
Port Development ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Ocean Shipping ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Fast Development ◽  
Absolute Correlation ◽  
Grey Relational ◽  
Dry Ports

As bridges connecting seaports and their hinterland, dry ports serve to expand the hinterland and increase cargo sources of seaports, rendering efficient international logistics circulation in hinterland areas possible. The roles of dry ports have attracted increasing attention from various ocean shipping countries. Seaports and dry ports possess complementary functions and increasingly close interactions. The paper builds an assessment indicator system on correlations between seaports and dry ports and a two-stage grey relational analysis (GRA) method through collating dry port-related literature to facilitate quantitative studies on the correlations between seaports and dry ports, namely, using two quantitative indicators of Deng’s correlation and absolute correlation to assess and determine the correlations in the development of seaports and dry ports. The paper then carries out case studies on Xiamen Port and its six dry ports to verify the effectiveness of the method and model in the paper. The study results show that Xiamen Port has very high region-varying correlations with its hinterland dry ports. Dry port development not only depends on their shipment volume indicators, but also significantly correlated with their economic indicators, and the hinterland economic indicators become key factors driving the fast development of a seaport. The analyzing method in the paper is conducive for government departments and relevant stakeholders to formulate superior policies and provide theoretical bases for the development of correlations between seaports and their dry ports.

The Safety and Security Systems of Maritime Navigation

2008 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 529-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Urbański ◽  
W. Morgaś ◽  
Z. Kopacz
Keyword(s):  
Shipping Industry ◽  
Security Systems ◽  
Fast Development ◽  
Maritime Navigation

This paper discusses the main issues of today's maritime navigation and its safety and security systems. Fast development of sciences and technologies, further fast development in the shipping industry, but mainly the appearance of the new very dangerous threats at sea that appeared at the beginning of this century, deeply influence the safety and security of maritime navigation and its systems. These factors are the main reasons for writing this paper.

scholarly journals Potential benefits of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on cognitive health

2012 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Féart ◽  
Cecilia Samieri ◽  
Benjamin Allès ◽  
Pascale Barberger-Gateau
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
Dietary Strategy ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Residual Confounding

The purpose of this review was to update available knowledge on the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MeDi) and cognitive decline, risk of dementia or Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and to analyse the reasons for some inconsistent results across studies. The traditional MeDi has been recognised by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This dietary pattern is characterised by a high consumption of plant foods (i.e. vegetables, fruits, legumes and cereals), a high intake of olive oil as the main source of fat, a moderate intake of fish, low-to-moderate intake of dairy products and low consumption of meat and poultry, with wine consumed in low-to-moderate amounts during meals. Beyond the well-known association between higher adherence to the MeDi and lower risk of mortality, in particular from CVD and cancer, new data from large epidemiological studies suggest a relationship between MeDi adherence and cognitive decline or risk of dementia. However, some inconsistent results have been found as well, even in Mediterranean countries. In this review, we analyse the reasons likely to explain these discrepancies, and propose that most of these differences are due to variations in the methodology used to assess MeDi adherence. We also discuss the possibility of residual confounding by lifestyle, that is, greater adherents to the MeDi also have a healthier lifestyle in general, which can favourably affect cognition. In conclusion, large-scale studies in various populations with common methodology are required before considering the MeDi as an optimal dietary strategy to prevent cognitive decline or dementia.

scholarly journals Price negotiation strategies adopted by shippers of international air and ocean transportation

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-74
Author(s):  
Padmapriya Baboo ◽  
Evelyn Thomchick
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Trade ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Shipping Industry ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Negotiation Strategies ◽  
Price Negotiation ◽  
Ocean Shipping ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Survey Results

Government regulations in the international air and ocean shipping industry have undergone a wide range of new developments geared towards deregulation. These changes, coupled with the emergence of new technologies, have facilitated foreign trade operations leading to a substantial increase in international air and ocean cargo traffic in recent years. This study investigates the regulation reforms that have affected pricing techniques in both industries and their implications on the negotiation strategies adopted by shippers and carriers. The survey results identified that each shipping firm negotiated on a variety of issues and employed more than one strategy for negotiating price.

scholarly journals Experiences of Voluntourism in Guangzhou, Mainland China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Kirk James McDowall
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Volunteer Tourism ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Development Perspective

<p>Volunteer tourism is a relatively new field that usually involves a young person volunteering in a foreign country to improve the social conditions of a local community. In the past decade, there has been an academic focus on this topic that suggests there are potential benefits for the participants involved. However, critical analyses from a post-development perspective have recently highlighted the number of risks involved with these projects. The findings from these studies also emphasis the underlying goals of voluntourism, which can include creating a connection and understanding between the people involved in these projects, in addition to the projects being viewed as significant by the participants. This thesis will test if the experiences of voluntourists in a selected voluntourism project in Guangzhou, Mainland China relate to this goal. The results revealed that the project was considered significant by the participants involved as a result of recognising the importance of place to all participants, the identity of the foreign volunteer and how they relate to place and the members of that place. The recommendations from the academic literature can also lead to a long term connection and greater understanding between the people involved, by making comparisons with the process of integration. Through these findings, it can argued the experiences from the voluntourism project in Mainland China relates to the underlying goals of voluntourism, and a new body of knowledge is emerging in this field, which emphasises ways to improve the implementation of these projects.</p>

scholarly journals Experiences of Voluntourism in Guangzhou, Mainland China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Kirk James McDowall
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Volunteer Tourism ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Development Perspective

<p>Volunteer tourism is a relatively new field that usually involves a young person volunteering in a foreign country to improve the social conditions of a local community. In the past decade, there has been an academic focus on this topic that suggests there are potential benefits for the participants involved. However, critical analyses from a post-development perspective have recently highlighted the number of risks involved with these projects. The findings from these studies also emphasis the underlying goals of voluntourism, which can include creating a connection and understanding between the people involved in these projects, in addition to the projects being viewed as significant by the participants. This thesis will test if the experiences of voluntourists in a selected voluntourism project in Guangzhou, Mainland China relate to this goal. The results revealed that the project was considered significant by the participants involved as a result of recognising the importance of place to all participants, the identity of the foreign volunteer and how they relate to place and the members of that place. The recommendations from the academic literature can also lead to a long term connection and greater understanding between the people involved, by making comparisons with the process of integration. Through these findings, it can argued the experiences from the voluntourism project in Mainland China relates to the underlying goals of voluntourism, and a new body of knowledge is emerging in this field, which emphasises ways to improve the implementation of these projects.</p>

The ethical community consultation model as preparation for nursing research: A case study

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 749-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wyona M Freysteinson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Community Consultation ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Consultation Model ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Insight Into

This article describes a case study in which community consultation was used to assist in the preparation of a research project on viewing self in the mirror after mastectomy. Breast cancer survivors, nurses, and other health care professionals were consulted using a variety of interactive modalities. Over a period of three months, pre-research planning information was obtained from participants. A descriptive qualitative design was used to analyze the data. The ethical goals of community consultation provided the framework for dialogue and the synthesis of information. During this project, the potential benefits of the proposed research study were explored. Possible risks to future participants were discussed, and recommendations for participant protection suggested. Community members provided insight into the legitimacy of the study. Community consultation is a tool that researchers may consider when designing studies.

scholarly journals The Costs of Container Transport Flow Between Far East and Serbia Using Different Liner Shipping Services

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Radoslav Rajkovic ◽  
Nenad Zrnic ◽  
Đorđe Stakic ◽  
Borut Mahnic
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Far East ◽  
Liner Shipping ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Shipping Industry ◽  
Shipping Company ◽  
Container Transport ◽  
Ocean Shipping ◽  
The World ◽  
Transport Flow

Abstract Liner shipping is the most efficient mode of transport for goods. International liner shipping is a sophisticated network of regularly scheduled services that transports goods from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world at low cost and with greater energy efficiency than any other form of international transportation. Liner shipping connects countries, markets, businesses and people, allowing them to buy and sell goods on a scale not previously possible. Today, the liner shipping industry transports goods representing approximately one-third of the total value of global trade. Ocean shipping contributes significantly to international stability and security. Considering the large and constant struggle in the market in terms of competitive pricing of products, a very important and indispensable role represents the container transport with a clear task to define the final price of the product. This paper analyzes the costs of container transport flow between Far East and Serbia, using different liner shipping services, observing the six world’s largest container operators (Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company, CMA CGM, Evergreen Line, China Ocean Shipping Company and Hapag-Lloyd) and inland (truck-rail-river) transport corridors. These corridors include distance between selected Mediterranean ports (Koper, Rijeka, Bar, Thessaloniki, Constanta) and Serbia. As a result, in this paper is considered a mathematical model that provides a comparative analysis of transportation costs on the different routes. It is observed already existing transport routes and it is also given hypothetical review to the development of new transport routes. The main goal of this research is to provide an optimal route with lowest transportation cost during container transport. Selection of the best route in the intermodal network is a very difficult and complex task. The costs in all modes of transport and the quality of their services are not constant parameters and changes depending on a number of conditions and characteristics. The analysis of this model within combined maritime and land-based networks would prove helpful for the study of logistics chains, the hinterland-foreland continuum, intermodal transport systems, and market competitiveness.

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