Exploring causes of growth in China's inland waterway transport, 1978–2018: Documentary analysis approach

Liu, Cheng; Aritua, Bernard; Leijer, Harrie de; Liere, Richard van; Lee, Paul Tae–Woo

doi:10.1016/j.tranpol.2023.02.011

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“…Thus, there is an urgent need for research on IWT in Brazil. In this sense, studies like that of Lu et al [31] that show how China has developed its IWT in recent decades can help emerging countries like Brazil and others develop their IWT as well. The authors also point out that there is much room for expansion related to IWT, as the volumes transported by the main rivers in the world, including the Amazon River in Brazil, are much smaller than their capacities, [31].…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Especially in Brazil, where transport by road predominates, and it is necessary to seek more sustainable means of transport [24], changing transport from roads to waterways [1,3,8,14,19,[25][26][27][28][29]. For this reason, in recent years, there has been a renewed interest in IWT [30,31].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Many authors point out that the availability of research on IWT is still small, and it is difficult to organize and implement changes related to IWT due to lack of knowledge [31], which is mainly because only in recent decades has the activity attracted attention. But in relation to Brazil, the situation is even more worrying.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…When searching using the term "inland waterway" and China, 17 papers were found with important research on IWT. Key papers included Lu et al [31] considering the growth of IWT in China 1978-2018, the analyses of Yu et al [40] and Li et al [46] on public policy for the IWT in China, and others. When searching using the term "inland waterway" and Europe, 12 articles were found, but when Germany was included, for example, eight articles were found.…”

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Challenges and Opportunities for the Development of Inland Waterway Transport in Brazil

Vilarinho,

Liboni,

Cezarino

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Despite the presence of numerous navigable rivers in Brazil, they remain underutilized for Inland Waterway Transport (IWT). Given the recent changes in transport systems which aim to reduce reliance on highways due to their high cost and lack of sustainability, it becomes crucial to explore new transport models in Brazil, shifting part of the transport from roads to railways and mainly to waterways. To fill this gap in Brazil’s transport system, it was decided to check why waterways are little used and what challenges cause them to be underutilized and, additionally, what opportunities could leverage their use in the country. In this sense, in this study, we identify the biggest challenges and opportunities faced by IWT in Brazil. To achieve this objective, interviews were conducted using content analysis with managers who work in public and private IWT organizations active in Brazil. Results show that IWT has seen a recovery in interest in recent years due to the need for cheaper and greener logistics. It was also found that the main challenges that IWT faces are a lack of public policies followed by precarious infrastructure of waterways, ports and locks, as well as modest integration with other transport modes. Conversely, the most significant opportunity lies in the potential reduction in transport costs, coupled with the enhanced sustainability of transport activities via the utilization of IWT, thereby fostering greener transport practices. These results can contribute to a better understanding of practical and theoretical approaches related to IWT in Brazil, and they can serve as a reflection for new research focusing on the development of IWT especially in other emerging countries facing similar issues.

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“…Inland waterway transportation (IWT), characterized by its economic and environmental advantages, holds a pivotal position in cargo transportation, showing a swift growth tendency in recent years. In the past four decades, China's IWT has increased tenfold, increasing progressively year after year [1,2]. With the rapid economic growth and continuous expansion of global trade, IWT plays a crucial role in connecting different parts of the country and facilitating the streams of major cargoes.…”

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Navigational Safety Assessment of Ten-Thousand-Ton Vessels in Ship Tunnels by Ship Simulations

Zhang,

Cheng,

Deng

et al. 2023

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In implementing ship channels in mountainous rivers with complex topography, navigation safety has become paramount for facilitating efficient tunnel operations. The security of large vessels in tunnels has recently been the focus of a considerable amount of research in the inevitable trend of vessel upsizing. This study analyzes the characteristics of unpowered coasting distance for ten-thousand-ton bulk carriers through ship simulations. The study discovered a positive correlation between coasting length and variables including tunnel width, water depth, and sectional coefficient. Moreover, it explores the maneuvering characteristics throughout the tunnel traversal process. It proposes a vessel-following model based on car-following theory and defines different types of following distances to determine the transportation capacity of the tunnel. The research findings greatly enhance tunnel navigable safety and optimize ship tunnel operations.

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Evaluating the impact of Trans-Asian railway on logistics mode selection between Thailand and China: An AHP-TOPSIS approach

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Zhang,

Huang

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Exploring causes of growth in China's inland waterway transport, 1978–2018: Documentary analysis approach

Cited by 7 publications

References 15 publications

Challenges and Opportunities for the Development of Inland Waterway Transport in Brazil

Challenges and Opportunities for the Development of Inland Waterway Transport in Brazil

Navigational Safety Assessment of Ten-Thousand-Ton Vessels in Ship Tunnels by Ship Simulations

Evaluating the impact of Trans-Asian railway on logistics mode selection between Thailand and China: An AHP-TOPSIS approach

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