Composite Materials and Sustainable Ships
Researchers have found that there is real potential for ships to be constructed from composite materials rather than steel, but not just yet is real. The environmental benefits of this would be considerable.
The Environmental Footprint of Supply Chains
The environmental impact of global supply chains can be complex with hidden connections. The concept of telecoupling has been developed by researchers to help uncover these connections.
The Physical Internet Would Revolutionise Freight Movement
Digitised information can be transported efficiently, cheaply and quickly. The physical internet offers the possibility of availing of similar efficiencies to transport physical goods.
Why Megaships Like Ever Given Became So Huge
The growth in the size of megaships is driven by a number of efficiencies but there are also difficulties, such as the recent Suez Canal blockage, that may indicate a limit is nearby.
The Trucking Industry has Begun to Turn Electric
The trucking industry has begun to turn electric, although progress is slow. There are reasons to expect that passenger transport will take even longer.
Lessons from the Suez Canal Blockage
The Ever Given, with 18,300 containers on board, blocked the Suez Canal for a week before being dislodged. A maritime security expert identifies lessons.
Five Innovations that Could Shape the Future of Rail Travel
Many of the design concepts in rail travel haven’t changed in decades. A number of new technologies promise real benefits in the near future.
Do the Finances of Electric Cars Make Sense?
Sales of electric cars are rising, Governments are promoting their use and more models are entering the market. But, are there hidden costs?