Optimized Expansion Strategy for a Hydrogen Pipe Network in the Port of Rotterdam with Compound Real Options Analysis

<br/>The port of Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe. To maintain its position, the harbor will have to anticipate global transitions such as transferring to sustainable energy. Hydrogen is seen as a promising energy carrier; however, future demand is uncertain. The current research investigates decision making under uncertainty and...

Preliminary design hold opening and load shifting system: Design for the Jumbo Maritime J1800-class vessels

Part of the innovative character of Jumbo Maritime is a constant search into a more efficient operation of their heavy lift transport vessels. Areas of improvement involve optimizing port time. Currently Jumbo Maritime<br/>requires the onboard cranes to open the hold, decreasing effective use of the cranes. Furthermore an expensive load shifting...