Research suggests the future of the Internet will be defined by ubiquitous computing: a networked environment in which smart objects, called 'Things,' are imbued with identification data and micro-processing power to form an Internet of Things (IoT). Data production across the Internet continues...

The current situation of the offshore wind market is characterized, among other things, by two opposing forces. On the one hand, there are a few already tested solutions that can be considered almost industrialized under certain conditions of sea bed depth and distance from shore, and investors...

The paper analyzes the implications of some global trends and developments on the prospects of further European Union integration. The transfer of attributes from member states to community institutions is a long term process which has been confronted with numerous set-backs and re-launches. The...

Multimodal transport is transport that ensures successful transport operations. Peter Wolters, Deputy of the General Secretary of the European Association of Multimodal Transport, indicated that multimodal transport is "a lot of golden opportunities" and the "green" savings are feasible by...

Принимая во внимание усиливающиеся интеграционные процессы в области транспорта, а также необходимость реформирования транспортной системы РФ, важным...

The paper presents the main results of a research aimed to theoretically define and numerically apply an optimization model for the economic analysis and strategic planning of the inland logistics of maritime containers imported through the seaports of Naples and Salerno located in the Campania...

At the time of writing (2010), the world is witnessing the aftermath of the most severe financial sector meltdown in modern economic history caused by the real estate bubble in the United States. Its consequences on the real economy, especially in Europe, are yet to be fathomed, and this of...

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea (hereinafter – The Rotterdam Rules or Convention) signed on 23 September 2009 is taking a novel approach to international trade. It might be the reason why it has not received positive...

The development and diversification of world trade has directly influenced the improvement of the international transport of goods. The necessity to identify economically feasible solutions is obvious, given that the international transport is an essential part in promoting international trade,...