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This paper researches the role of the port authorities in port governance, and the role of the port authorities in Port Community System implementation. The authors provide the theoretical frameworks of seaports, port authorities, port governance, and Port Community Systems. The literature review was carried out using the Web of Science database and additional relevant sources. The authors concluded that although different port governance models exist (regarding the type of port authority), there is no evidence as to which governance model is universally preferable, as it is specific to each seaport. In addition, the research has shown that port authorities play a very important role in the implementation of a Port Community System, increasing the sustainability of seaport operations. Its implementation enables the port authorities to evolve into real digital hubs and neutral data managers, which ultimately leads to the optimization of seaport processes and more efficient use of transport infrastructure.
Edvard Tijan; Marija Jović; Ana Panjako; Dražen Žgaljić. The Role of Port Authority in Port Governance and Port Community System Implementation. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2795 .
AMA StyleEdvard Tijan, Marija Jović, Ana Panjako, Dražen Žgaljić. The Role of Port Authority in Port Governance and Port Community System Implementation. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (5):2795.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEdvard Tijan; Marija Jović; Ana Panjako; Dražen Žgaljić. 2021. "The Role of Port Authority in Port Governance and Port Community System Implementation." Sustainability 13, no. 5: 2795.
In this paper, the authors perform a comprehensive literature review of the positive impacts of blockchain-based information exchange in the maritime transport sector, as well as the challenges and barriers for successful blockchain-based information exchange, considering all three aspects of the sustainability (economic, environmental, and social). The papers from relevant databases (Web of Science and Scopus) and selected studies have been used. The literature coverage was expanded by using backward snowball sampling. In total, 20 positive impacts and 20 challenges/barriers were singled out. Despite the identified barriers and challenges (such as the slow acceptance of blockchain technology in the maritime transport sector or the high implementation cost), blockchain technology possesses a definite potential to improve the information exchange between all involved stakeholders (for example, by improving the visibility across transport routes and by reducing the paper-based processes), positively affecting all three aspects of sustainability. The authors contribute to the existing research of the economic aspect of maritime transport sustainability by blockchain-based information exchange by expanding it and by researching the environmental and social aspects of sustainability.
Marija Jović; Edvard Tijan; Dražen Žgaljić; Saša Aksentijević. Improving Maritime Transport Sustainability Using Blockchain-Based Information Exchange. Sustainability 2020, 12, 8866 .
AMA StyleMarija Jović, Edvard Tijan, Dražen Žgaljić, Saša Aksentijević. Improving Maritime Transport Sustainability Using Blockchain-Based Information Exchange. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (21):8866.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarija Jović; Edvard Tijan; Dražen Žgaljić; Saša Aksentijević. 2020. "Improving Maritime Transport Sustainability Using Blockchain-Based Information Exchange." Sustainability 12, no. 21: 8866.
This paper presents a comprehensive review of National Single Window concept and its impact on sustainability in maritime transport and seaports. The theoretical frameworks of sustainability, maritime transport, seaports, the National Single Window and the Maritime National Single Window is provided. The importance of stakeholder connectivity in maritime transport and seaports in improving sustainability is demonstrated, as well as the advantages of smoother data exchange through global analysis of National Single Window examples, the majority of which present national and regional best practices and initiatives. Empirical data has been provided in order to demonstrate the impact of National Single Windows and Maritime National Single Windows on seaport sustainability (economic, environmental, and social).
Edvard Tijan; Adrijana Agatić; Marija Jović; Saša Aksentijević. Maritime National Single Window—A Prerequisite for Sustainable Seaport Business. Sustainability 2019, 11, 4570 .
AMA StyleEdvard Tijan, Adrijana Agatić, Marija Jović, Saša Aksentijević. Maritime National Single Window—A Prerequisite for Sustainable Seaport Business. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (17):4570.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEdvard Tijan; Adrijana Agatić; Marija Jović; Saša Aksentijević. 2019. "Maritime National Single Window—A Prerequisite for Sustainable Seaport Business." Sustainability 11, no. 17: 4570.