Challenges and opportunities for the development of river logistics as a sustainable alternative: a systematic review

Vilarinho, Ademar; Liboni, Lara Bartocci; Siegler, Janaína

doi:10.1016/j.trpro.2019.06.059

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“…The interview script was developed based on eight main topics: (1) research availability, (2) integration between transport modes (road, rail, river and air), (3) public policies for IWT (investment and support), (4) waterway infrastructure (ports, waterways, locks and others) and water conditions, (5) availability of labor, (6) speed of IWT, (7) transport costs and ( 8) sustainability (environmental legislation, non-governmental organization-NGO and entities, renewable energies, others). These eight topics were identified after previous Sustainability 2024, 16,2136 7 of 25 studies on the topic, such as the one carried out by Vilarinho et al [52], who identified six main topics. After carrying out additional readings on the topic, it was decided to adjust these six topics and include two others.…”

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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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confidence: 99%

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

Vilarinho,

Liboni,

Cezarino

et al. 2024

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“…For sustainable development of IWT, the assessment of ports infrastructure and equipment to support IWT operations is a priority; this can lead to the construction of intermodal terminals to improve logistics performance or the expansion of main ports in some strategic geographical location, to improve the capacity of cargo collection, distribution, and performance in general (Bu and Nachtmann 2021;Rožić et al 2016;Vilarinho et al 2019). Finally, from a human resources perspective, currently, the is a staff shortage in ports and the requirement for a skilled labour force to support IWT operations (Koralova 2017;Pfoser et al 2018;Vilarinho et al 2019).…”

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“…Regardless of the governance models, several regulations and long-term master plans are required to support IWT's sustainable development; moreover, the participation of public and private sectors is indispensable to stimulate a modal shift from road and rail to IWT (Bu and Nachtmann 2021;Chen et al 2016;Havinga 2020;Malkus et al 2020;Nguyen and Nguyen 2020;Roso et al 2020). Other necessary environmental regulations that include integrated ecological strategies, such as emission reduction and implementing subsidies related to environmental sustainability, are a priority (Barros Cavalcante et al 2020;Mihic et al 2011;Vilarinho et al 2019). On the other hand, policies that promote economic incentives and regulate the operational and economic activities of IWT should be addressed, especially in shared basins (Barros Cavalcante et al 2020;Malkus et al 2020;Nguyen and Nguyen 2020;Niedzielski et al 2021;Rohács and Simongáti 2007;Tzannatos et al 2016).…”

Section: Waterwaymentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable development of inland waterways transport: a review

Calderón-Rivera,

Bartusevičienė,

Ballini

2024

J. shipp. trd.

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Over the years, the demand for transportation has experienced a consistent rise, which has exacerbated a multitude of issues including environmental, visual, and noise pollution, congestion, land use conflicts, and various other related challenges. In this regard, the pursuit of alternatives aimed at mitigating these adverse effects stands as a priority for governments and policymakers. Consequently, inland waterway transport (IWT) emerges as an appealing solution, due to its advantages across the social, environmental, and economic considerations. However, in relation to IWT the concept of sustainable development is insufficiently investigated. The objective of this paper is to undertake a comprehensive review of how the concept of sustainable development is addressed and applied within the framework of IWT systems. To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review was meticulously conducted, utilizing three academic databases (Scopus, Google Scholar, and EBSCO). The review process yielded a total of 51 papers that proved to be pertinent and relevant to the subject matter. The comprehensive literature review facilitated the delineation of the principal elements, factors, and characteristics of the IWT system, as well as the primary drivers for its sustainable development. However, the implications for further research were identified, such as a comprehensive examination of each case due to the distinct geographical, social, economic, and political conditions inherent to each individual basin. That is essential for understanding the unique barriers present within each context and for formulating viable solutions aimed at fostering and incentivizing the sustainable development of IWT systems.

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“…There are several studies with the purpose to identify more specific decision criteria, to be applied in empirical research into managerial accounting [9], [10]. In transport services, there are some recent studies, mainly in logistics [11].…”

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Effects of Covid-19 on Waterway Transport Cost Structure: A Multivariate Analysis in Amazonia

Tobias

Rocha

Alencar

2021

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment

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Amazon region has a specific transportation reality in comparison with other Brazilian regions. One of peculiar features in the region is the waterway transport of people and goods, in association with a high level of disperse population far apart and the lack of social and physical infrastructure, which make costs essential factors to sustainability of service. In this work, a multivariate analysis using ABC method and tendency function to activity costs behavior, inherent to the waterway transport cost structure, was carried out, given the pandemic situation. Data were collected in the last years, before and in the current COVID-19 pandemic phase, to be used to assess changes in interdependence between total cost and activity costs; in order to subsidize the strategic planes of sector recovery. The study was undertaken in a case of a long-distance crossing at a company in Belem, Brazil and, on results, revealed effects on waterway transport cost structure, in which the reduction of trips affected in reducing fuel consumption costs, maintenance and operational factors above 50%. However, fixed labor and administrative costs had a greater share in total costs, even with the 10% drop in costs of support activities, on average, considered as fixed costs; not being offset by the drop in revenue due to reduced trips. In fact, the effects were proved, mainly, in primary activities. In addition, the need for partnerships between competing companies was evidenced, mainly, for secondary activities, in which several costs could be shared in infrastructure and labor on land. Moreover, in port and on maintenance, as well as on economies of scale, companies could have in acquiring of resources in greater quantity, as in the case of fuel.

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Challenges and opportunities for the development of river logistics as a sustainable alternative: a systematic review

Cited by 20 publications

References 16 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

Sustainable development of inland waterways transport: a review

Effects of Covid-19 on Waterway Transport Cost Structure: A Multivariate Analysis in Amazonia

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