Semarak International Journal of Transportation and Logistics

Smart GIS Applications for Enhancing Green Port Practices in Malaysian Seaports: A Proposed Conceptual Framework

Iznoorhakmal Ibrahim, Siti Ayu Jalil, Abdul Rauf Abdul Rasam — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Ports are vital to global trade but face significant environmental challenges, including emissions, pollution, and resource inefficiencies. Green port practices (GPPs) aim to address these issues by promoting sustainable operations. This study explores integrating smart Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications into green port practices, highlighting its potential to enhance environmental management and operational efficiency. Smart or innovative GIS combines real-time data from sensors, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to monitor, analyse, and predict environmental impacts. Key applications include emission tracking, waste management optimization, renewable energy planning, and biodiversity conservation. Case studies from leading ports demonstrate the effectiveness of smart GIS in reducing emissions, improving resource allocation, and aligning with global sustainability goals. Despite these successes, the adoption of smart GIS in Malaysian ports remains limited, constrained by high implementation costs, data integration challenges, and a lack of technical expertise. This research addresses these gaps by proposing a conceptual framework for integrating smart GIS into green port practices, tailored to the Malaysian context. The framework emphasizes data integration, spatial analysis, decision support, stakeholder collaboration, and real-time monitoring. The findings illustrate how smart GIS can drive sustainable port development by reducing environmental impacts, enhancing decision-making, and fostering stakeholder collaboration. By adopting these technologies, Malaysian ports can align with international sustainability standards and strengthen their competitiveness. This study contributes to advancing green port practices by providing actionable insights and a roadmap for integrating smart GIS into port operations in Malaysia

Evaluating the Port Competitiveness to Select a Regional Hub Port in BIMP EAGA: The Perspective of Industry Experts

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

In the rapidly evolving landscape of international trade and economic integration, the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) region holds significant promise as a critical node for regional connectivity. The establishment of a regional hub in BIMP EAGA would significantly improve connectivity by serving as a central point for consolidating cargo from smaller ports, resulting in more efficient transportation networks. This consolidation has the potential to reduce freight costs and logistical expenses, ultimately enhancing economic integration and trade within the region. The objective of this study is to evaluate the most important attributes of port competitiveness to select a regional hub port from the perspective of the industry experts in BIMP EAGA region. This study employs the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology to evaluate the most critical attributes of port competitiveness and subsequently conducted a semi-structured interview with industry experts to obtain their perspective and affirmation on the outcome of the AHP survey. The study engaged 20 participants from various related sectors for the AHP and consultation with six industry experts from the maritime and transportation sectors. The findings offer actionable guidance for policymakers, port authorities, and industry participants, facilitating strategic decisions and targeted investments to enhance regional connectivity

Preliminary Logistics Performance Framework in Malaysia’s Construction Industry

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The relationship between logistics management in construction projects and how performance can be improved to help the construction project holistically is studied in this study using qualitative methods. A semi-structured interview session was conducted to ensure that the respondents were representative of relevant areas of responsibility. The data collected was analysed using a thematic analysis approach where at the beginning there were six (6) factors that had been identified that could improve logistics performance in construction projects. However, from these six (6) factors, only three (3) new main themes and three (3) sub-themes are new findings. The results of this finding can help related organizations to ensure that it can affect the performance of construction logistics or affect its achievements in Malaysia. It is hoped that the positive findings of this study can contribute to the acquisition of current research knowledge and will offer suggestions for future research.

Assessing the Relational Benefits of Logistics Services (LSP) as Perceived by Automotive Manufacturers in Klang Valley using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The increasing significance of logistics activities that extend across the boundaries of supply chain firms highlights the importance of managing relationships within the supply chain. Many automotive companies nowadays find outsourcing logistics functions to be a compelling choice. In the current landscape, a growing number of automotive companies are opting for outsourcing logistics functions. This shift is driven by the desire to attain strategic advantages in logistics with the ultimate goal of cost reduction. As the Malaysian automotive industry continues to grow annually, it is increasingly crucial for car manufacturers and assemblers in Malaysia to establish successful relationships with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs). In alignment with the current marketing concept that prioritizes relational benefits and insights derived from the supply chain management literature concerning consumer satisfaction, this research evaluates logistics service performance perceived by manufacturers. The validation process involves distributing questionnaires to 74 car manufacturing companies in Klang Valley area, achieving a response rate of 52.7%. In this study, the automotive companies are chosen to examine the relative importance of the three identified benefits, Special Treatment, Value Added (VAL), and Collaborative Benefits (COL) using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and a new benefit, Loyalty Benefit (LOY), was added to the framework. The contribution of this study includes providing new theoretical insights into the benefits–satisfaction–loyalty triad as applied by manufacturers and logistics service providers (LSPs). It also provides valuable perspectives on how to strategically evaluate logistics providers, aiming to transform a logistics firm from a tactical service provider into a closely integrated strategic partner

Portraying Theatre Locations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Transportation Accessibility for the Public

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The city centre of Malaysia is a key location for theatre and performing arts, drawing in a large audience. Venues like Istana Budaya, which hosts the National Musical of Malaysia, feature modern technology and unique performance styles. They are venues with diverse audience members from various economic groups. Marketing for performances in Istana Budaya is easier compared to other venue with the status of Malaysia’s National Theatre in addition to the its strategic location that has efficient public transport access; walkable nearby train station. Some other venues has limited public transport options. As an alternative, the audience members attending shows using taxis or e-hailing services. The research is analysing on public transportation accessibility focusing on train locations. Previous research on performing arts impact and its relationship with public transportation location - considering characteristic of the audience members, sustainability, and space specification in order for mapping the performing arts space in Klang Valley