To better address northern transportation needs for the future, we are working with Indigenous communities, territorial government representatives and industry stakeholders to develop an Arctic transportation policy framework. The framework complements the Transportation 2030 agenda, and will provide a strategic approach for Transport …
Wärtsilä. The cargo ships of the future could travel across the oceans devoid of humans - and instead be remote controlled like a video game 5,000 miles away (Credit: Wärtsilä) Shipping is a ...
For water research and innovation, now is a critical moment to set out how priorities should change to advance and accelerate transformations of water systems for …
Unconventional water (e.g., reclaimed water, desalination, fog collection, cloud seeding, and atmospheric water harvesting) is vital in future planning for the next …
For water research and innovation, now is a critical moment to set out how priorities should change to advance and accelerate transformations of water systems for future water security. Water ...
Future Transportation is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on the civil engineering, economics, environment and geography, computer science and other transdisciplinary dimensions of transportation published quarterly online by MDPI.. Open Access — free for readers, with article processing charges () paid by authors or their …
Dear Colleagues, Water transportation has significantly shaped the global economy. With the advent of new technologies, innovative concepts, and a continually expanding fleet of vessels ushering in a new era for the shipping industry and maritime transport, water transportation systems have undergone substantial transformations in their modes, …
Through Transport Futures, and building on an already storied career as a transportation economist, Noël Perry deals with all matters of freight transport within North America, with special emphasis on truckload, rail, intermodal and domestic water markets. He follows all aspects of transportation, including: strategy, market sizing, operations, technology, …
Water transport is a huge part of tourism and travel. Otherwise known as maritime transport, fluvial transport or waterborne transport, it refers to the transportation of people or cargo via …
AMI infrastructure, digital twins, intelligent asset management, Geographical Information Systems, 5G and Artificial Intelligence are the water technology trends for 2022, according to Idrica. These global trends are set to bring innovative use cases to revolutionize the water industry. In a world where data is the most valuable asset, …
Water Transport "Water is a free gift of nature'. Human civilization through gradual application of science and technology, have utilized water resources for economic, political and military activities. Remarkable advancements are taking place in water transport due to considerable improvement in the construction, design motive power, speed ...
A Map of the Future of Water In this Issue. The availability of fresh water is rapidly changing all over the world, creating a tenuous future that requires attention from policymakers and the public. We know this thanks to 14 years' worth of satellite data collected by a unique NASA Earth-observing mission called the Gravity Recovery and ...
Water transportation has large capacity and low energy consumption, less pollution, is the best choice for "green shipping", and can be expected in the future. ... The Future of Maritime Transport. In International Encyclopedia of Transportation; Elsevier: Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2021; pp. 535–539. ISBN 9780081026724.
New York has also announced that sales of nearly all gas- and diesel-powered cars and trucks in the state will be banned by 2035. The state says it will be spending about $1bn (£0.8bn) across all types of zero-emissions vehicles over the next 5 years. National Grid has an important role in enabling the rollout of future clean …
NEW DELHI, January 5, 2021 – The Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and the World Bank today signed a $105 million project to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal.. The West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project will facilitate passenger and …
The Future of Maritime Transportation Until 2050. On 5 November, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU), delivered the 88th presentation of the annual Andrew Laing prestige lecture organized by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). Speaking on the topic of The …
Water is the most abundant component of most fleshy fruits, and it is essential for fruit growth and quality formation. Water is transported to the fruit via the vascular system (xylem and phloem) and lost to the air through the fruit surface due to transpiration. This minireview presents a framework for understanding water transport in fleshy ...
Water transportation system is a very important mode of transportation for the people of Bangladesh, ... service stores the data it receives from the running vehicles and other sources without any data reduction for future use and to maintain historical information for each and every event, which enables IWTS to be connected to other ...
The transportation sector is a perfect example of an industry grappling with rapid changes in technology and customer expectations. In particular, these changes are being driven by three major ...
Sustainable transportation plays a vital role in building a greener, cleaner, and more livable future. As societies around the world increasingly recognize the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change, adopting sustainable transportation practices has become crucial.In this article, we will explore …
Volume of cargo carried on Indian national waterway-3 from financial year 2012 to 2022 (in million metric tons) Find the most up-to-date statistics and facts about water transportation in India.
Future transportation technology will be electrified, carbon-neutral, autonomous and smart.. Over the next decade, commuter trends and innovations will center efficiency. This means renewable-energy alternatives that are both accessible and affordable, specifically designed to combat travel-related pollution and bottlenecks. This …
We found that the global urban population facing water scarcity was projected to double from 933 million (33%) in 2016 to 1.693–2.373 billion (35–51%) in 2050, and …
The UNECE "White Paper on the progress, accomplishment and future of sustainable inland water transport" is the third edition of a policy paper on the current situation, trends and challenges in inland water transport on European inland waterways of international importance in the region of the Economic Commission for Europe. This third edition …
In Asia and the Pacific, inland waterway transport is a traditional mode of transportation in many cities that have a network of lakes, canals, and rivers. It includes ferries, pontoon boats, and water taxis (or water buses). However, commuters started to shift to land-based transport with more and better roads built and bridges connecting …
The fourteen innovators showcased at Water Online Week represent a diverse range of solutions reimagining a water resilient future globally. To learn more …
Complex water-related challenges hunger, poverty, climate change, biodiversity, land-use change, desertification agriculture, industrialization, urbanization, human population, and hygiene, need ...
Envisioning 2050 transportation running on alternatives to oil — conventional wisdom just five years ago — is suddenly far from guaranteed. This is the case even with global transport demand expected to grow by 50 percent and the number of motor vehicles on the road to more than double. Oil 2.0 has arrived as if by secret drone.
How transport can support other sectors. From agriculture to water and energy supply, there are many sectors and industries that could gain from higher, smarter investment in sustainable transport. As an example, evidence shows that transport systems that are efficient, safe, and green lower transport costs and thereby food …
The U.S. is again facing a hotter and drier summer than usual, with lower-than-normal water levels on major river systems. The hot summer has again disrupted …