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Sustainable Transportation Corridors: Integrating Ports, Railways, and Green Logistics in the Horn of Africa

Keno Wasihun, Szpytko Janusz

TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

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2025

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Vol. 19 No. 1

209--216

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The Horn of Africa is a region of significant geopolitical and economic importance, yet it faces challenges in transport effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and regional connectivity. This study explores sustainable transportation corridors to enhance port operations, railway networks, and green logistics. It focuses on the current development of these corridors in Djibouti, drawing insights from Poland’s experiences. By reviewing existing literature and data, the research identifies best practices and offers recommendations for improving sustainability and connectivity. Key challenges include fragmented infrastructure, regulatory inconsistencies, and underutilized renewable energy sources. The findings suggest that enhancing intermodal transport connections and adopting green logistics can lower transportation costs and improve environmental performance. The study stresses the importance of coordinated policymaking, infrastructure investment, and green technology adoption to support sustainable development and align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Romanian Maritime Ports in the Digital Transformation Era: The Shift from Fourth-Generation to Smart Ports and the Impact on the Global Logistics Ecosystem

Burmambet Alev

TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

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2025

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Vol. 19 No. 1

125--133

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Romanian maritime ports play a pivotal role in the national and regional economy, acting as crucial logistical and commercial hubs in the Black Sea region. This study investigates the ongoing digital transformation of these ports, focusing on the shift from traditional fourth-generation ports to innovative smart ports. It examines the challenges, opportunities, and strategies employed in this transformation, emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as automation, digitalization, and green innovations. In light of global trends in the logistics sector, alongside the increasing demand for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, the research highlights how these advancements contribute to enhancing the operational performance of Romanian ports. Furthermore, the study explores the broader implications of this transition on the global logistics ecosystem, analyzing its potential to improve connectivity, reduce environmental impact, and stimulate economic growth. By evaluating the evolution of Romanian maritime ports over the past two decades, the study offers strategic insights into how these ports can evolve into intelligent, sustainable transport hubs capable of meeting the future demands of a globalized and environmentally conscious supply chain.

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From Crisis to Resilience: The port of Klaipeda and the Reshaping of Baltic Trade Flows (2014-2023)

Serry Arnaud

TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

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2025

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Vol. 19 No. 1

135--142

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Geopolitical tensions on the European Union's eastern borders are profoundly reshaping trade flows and logistics chain organization. Through the study of the port of Klaipeda (Lithuania), this article analyses the impact of successive crises (Russian-Ukrainian conflict since 2014, tensions with Belarus in 2020-2021, war in Ukraine since 2022) on the activity of a major port in the eastern Baltic. Based on quantitative traffic data (2010-2023), AIS data and interviews with port stakeholders, this research highlights a triple dynamic: the disruption of traditional East-West flows, particularly for hydrocarbons and fertilizers; the emergence of new North-South trade routes; and the accelerated diversification of port activities. The results demonstrate the port's adaptation capacity to geopolitical shocks while emphasizing its structural vulnerability in an unstable regional context. This study contributes to understanding the interactions between geopolitics and port geography in European border areas.

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Sustainable multi-criteria decision port development framework

Županović Dino, Gundić Ana, Zekić Astrid, Mavra Tomislav

TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

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2024

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Vol. 18 No. 4

831--845

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The specific features of various ports create difficulties for county port authorities in Zadar County and other coastal regions of Croatia in effectively performing daily tasks like managing, maintaining, constructing, and operating ports. The reason for this is the increased presence of various elements that directly affect decision-making regarding the port's progress. Therefore, it has been acknowledged that it is necessary to establish a methodology that allows decision-makers (county port authorities) to make objective decisions regarding the future direction of port development. This article presents a methodology proposal based on the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method of multi-criteria decision-making. When determining the methodology, special attention was paid to the decision-makers, who were found to possess specific professional knowledge in their activity but rarely possess prior expertise in multi-criteria decision-making. Hence, it was crucial to establish a methodology that would be both straightforward and suitable for adoption by decision-makers themselves. The AHP method, aided by a wide range of easily accessible and even cost-free tools, facilitates this through its visual representation of goals, criteria, sub-criteria, interconnections, and subsequent outcomes. This approach ensures the feasibility of ongoing monitoring throughout the decision-making process. Ultimately, the proposed methodology was verified on the examples of five port areas based on conducted empirical research, which, with their properties, satisfy different directions of development. At the same time, the obtained results confirm its applicability.