Jagan Jeevan

University of Malaysia, Terengganu | umt

The transformation of the conventional approach towards digitalization via the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) requires a significant understanding of the factors influencing the implementation of IR4.0, and their impact on seaport competitiveness, which currently remains vague and unclear. By utilizing a Technology, Organizational, and Enviro...

This research has managed to close the gap between factors from the seaports that contribute to climate change. Seaports heavy dependency on fossil fuels and continued contribution of GHG have been significant. Increasing global trade will further enhance the contribution. Aligning with Sustainable development with goal of achieving zero carbon emi...

Purpose The maritime industry, a linchpin of global trade, has embarked on a transformative journey catalysed by the relentless advance of digitalisation. There is a discernible gap in the literature concerning the specific consequences of digitalisation within the maritime sector. This research aims to examine the current body of literature on the...

This research conducts a comprehensive exploration of the prerequisites involved in seaport digitalization through rigorous bibliometric analysis, with a specific focus on non-digital factors. The study reveals critical insights into the landscape of seaport digitalization, emphasizing the foundational role of effective leadership and stakeholder e...

Female students have always had a hardworking and valiant character, with high self-confidence and a powerful spirit in the university culture. The fact that there is a global gender bias in the workforce in various industries, including maritime industries cannot be denied. However, the increase in the number of female students attending maritime...

Society 5.0 is a transformative concept that envisions the integration of advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and socio-economic considerations to shape the future needs of the maritime industry. The industry faces significant challenges in addressing issues related to environmental sustainability, workforce transformation, and technologi...

The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade and commerce, is currently undergoing a significant transformation, primarily driven by technological advancements. Human resource development (HRD) in maritime industry has become a focal point, aimed at improving operational efficiency, safety, and competitiveness. This research paper conducts...

The maritime industry has long been a crucial component of Malaysia's economy. Seafarers in this industry face unique psychosocial, work-related, and environmental stressors, which can negatively impact their health, safety, and well-being. The operations of offshore support vessels (OSVs) are particularly hazardous and require effective strategies...

Despite the importance of the cold supply chain in preventing food waste worldwide, there are only a limited number of cold chain providers in Malaysia. This study investigates the factors influencing the intention to provide cold warehousing service logistics providers in Malaysia. Employing a purposive sampling method, data were gathered via an o...

The maritime industry plays a vital role in the global trade and has experienced significant growth in the recent years. The success of the industry is largely dependent on the development of its hu-man resources. This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of articles published in the Web of Science database from 1975 to 2022, focusing on Human Re...

The outbreak of COVID-19 might enhance the perception of psychological effects among Malaysian seafarers during the first phase of Malaysia's Movement Control Order (MCO), often known as a "lockdown" for 6 weeks to stop the spread of coronavirus disease. According to recording data from GARD, an average of 4.6 suicide among seafarers happen each ye...

The geographical boundaries of ports and cities have generally been subject to higher urban development, commercial centre establishments and thus contributing to national income growth. Nevertheless, many maritime-based countries attempted to keep abreast of port-city developments by introducing and engaging various business models to stay in this...

The objective of the study is to measure and analyze the dimensions of institutional excellence and its impact on the mental image of business organizations, and the study population consisted of employees in Jordanian banks located in the city of Madaba, and to achieve the objective of this study, a questionnaire was designed and distributed to a...

This study aims to measure and analyse the impact of strategic capabilities on institutional excellence in Islamic banks, where the study population consisted of workers in Islamic banks located in the city of Madaba. Of the workers in Islamic banks, the researcher retrieved (107) questionnaires with a recovery rate of (87%), all of which were vali...

The Malaysian National Transport Policy (NTP) aims to develop a conducive ecosystem for the transport sector, facilitate seamless cargo movement, promote public mobility, enhance public transport competitiveness, and build an intelligent and green transport system. However, the policy does not comprehensively cover the lack of assimilation of inlan...

The requirement from IMO regarding an environment-friendly approach has prompted ship owners and shipbuilders to make sure their vessels complying the regulations. Green shipyards, incorporating best practices and technology, can reduce th polution generated during vessel construction. This paper investigates the current trends of green shipbuildin...

The implementation of the Industry Revolution (IR) 4.0 has become one of the topical issues but limited studies have been carried out in maritime transportation industry. While many previous studies have addressed the success factor in various industry, this paper in the first attempt, provide the new body of knowledge by looking on sustainable asp...

The revolution in maritime trade has caused some changes in maritime subdivisions which create an unavoidable bonding or relationship between seaports and dry ports. The seaport will facilitate and support the dry port activities, while the dry port provides a competitive advantage to the seaport. Owing to the continuous turbulence in the maritime...

Malaysia is a coastal country surrounded by sea, while Nepal is a landlocked country with no direct access to the ocean. This paper investigates the challenges faced by dry ports in Malaysia and Nepal and looks into issues concerning the connection of seaports and dry ports both intra-regionally, i.e. within Malaysia, and inter-regionally , i.e. ou...

Due to economic and geographical causes, the reformation of rail freight transport is now in progress in a number of countries. Railroads are ideal for moving huge quantities of non-bulk, specialised, and bulk cargo. Malaysia's rail network has developed in comparison to other modes. However, its administration and contributions are little research...

Seaports enable national and international trade in nearly every country around the globe. The new digital world has led most seaport sectors to fully embrace new technologies and tools to better compete with other seaports. Moreover, such maritime activities have potentially significant effects on regional development. The east coast region in Pen...

Seaports face significant environmental challenges in their role as hubs for logistics activities, particularly since ships are significant contributors to energy consumption, global warming and air and marine pollution. The environmental pressures facing ports has led to the emergence of the green port concept. Port Klang is the largest port in Ma...

The fusion of seaport and city has been a key assimilation that has aided any coastal country in global trading operations. Meanwhile, the constraints on seaports, particularly their rigidity and inability to respond immediately to the uncertainty inherent in the global trading scenario, necessitate the establishment of dry ports as an intermediary...

Seaport container throughputs are utmost essential indicator for a successful container terminal as it could impact the utilization of resources for terminal operation. The accuracy of throughput forecasting would enable for potential of terminal growth in future. The paper aims to achieve efficient forecasting models by incorporating data throughp...

The assessment of graduate employability, sustainability management, and development in maritime research and education requires an integrated approach to anticipate the sustainability of the subjects offered and the impact on the socio-economic progress. Primarily, this study examines the main topics and themes in the syllabi of maritime studies,...

Purpose This paper aims to explore the comparative analysis of marketing strategies between seaports and dry ports. Second, this paper proposes a recommendation to improve marketing approaches in both nodes. Design/methodology/approach This research analyzes current marketing approaches to improve the freight volume and enhance interrelation betwe...

This paper is about the transformation of sustainability to port sustainability through the concept of geo-logistics.

Background: This paper explores the concept of regional development by utilising the benefits generated by seaports. The east coast of peninsular Malaysia is the focus region of this research because of the imbalance of regional development compared to the west coast. Integration amongst multimodal transportation, freight corridors, seaports and tr...

Relevance issues for graduate employability, sustainability management, and development in maritime research and education are determined by the needs for an integrated approach to assessing the impact of sustainability on the subject offer and impact on the socio-economic progress. The purpose of this study is to explore the main area through rese...

Trade plays an important role in economic growth. Thence, a smooth cross-border transaction between Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore provides a significant implication in international trade. Currently, cross-border transactions face several issues during the crossing of borders between countries and, specifically, happens during the transactions of car...

The title for the project is IR 4.0 Seaport Adaptation Model which the model can be used by the seaport players to adopt IR 4.0, It is acknowledged that IR 4.0 is well established in the manufacturing setting but it is a bit complicated to the context of seaports. Therefore, the model adaptation that has been developed can help the players to take...

The title for the project is IR 4.0 Seaport Adaptation Model which the model can be used by the seaport players to adopt IR 4.0, It is acknowledged that IR 4.0 is well established in the manufacturing setting but it is a bit complicated to the context of seaports. Therefore, the model adaptation that has been developed can help the players to take...

Abstract: As pillars of logistics, supply chains, and transport networks, seaports have led to a substantial demand for countless economic advantages. The sustainability and competitive advantage of seaport businesses depend on their ability to adapt to changing business requirements, while Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) is a current phenomenon...

This paper explores the transport connectivity and capacity issues, implication and strategies that need to be considered by the Malaysian seaport system to effectively exploit the benefits associated with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Further, the paper recommends appropriate strategies to address the apparent operational and capacity shortc...

Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0 has been emerged and widely implemented in manufacturing sectors; however, the adaptation of this recent paradigm remains indefinite in the seaport system and makes the performance of each seaport around the globe non-parallel, limiting the trade effectiveness and decelerating the competitiveness, which eventually aff...

The selection of steaming speed is one of the main strategic decisions for ship operators under highly uncertain conditions. Speed reductions are of great benefit to the economy and environment in shipping operations. Since the inappropriate choice of steaming speed levels brought about a substantial financial and environmental impact on organisati...

Changes in supply chain are critical for Malaysia’s inclusion in the competitiveness in this era of globalisation. One of the prevalent infrastructure developments is the addition of dry ports in remote areas, targeted to enhance the hubs and connection with significant seaports worldwide. However, the regional development especially on the east-co...

Purpose This study aims to identify the factors influencing the intention to adopt Halal transportation among Halal food manufacturers in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach Applying a purposive sampling method, data were gathered from questionnaires distributed to Halal food manufacturers who participated in Halal showcase and festival in Malay...

The coronavirus disease 2019 or Covid-19 pandemic has affected many operations worldwide. This predicament also owes to the lockdown measures imposed by the affected countries. The total lockdown or partial lockdown devised by countries all over the world meant that most economic activities, be put on hold until the outbreak is contained. The decis...

Revolution in containerization has caused an impressive advancement in container shipping and significant developments have been witnessed in this industry, including infrastructure expansions, modern system design, technological advancement, emergence of multimodalism, and introduction of co-modality, as well as improvement in the mechanism of int...

The recreational seaport industry carries out many critical functions, including transport circulation, logistics, commercial, and spatial ones. They influence local economic growth and determine the quality of recreational seaport. However, the definition of recreational seaport quality has remained elusive among the community, at present. Hence,...

Changes in trading and supply chain have proven to be critical for the inclusion of Malaysia in the global supply chain and for it to stay competitive in this era of globalisation. One of the more prevalent infrastructure developments is the addition of dry ports in remote areas, targeted to enhance the hubs and their connection with significant se...

Seaport inefficiencies have caused hindrances on the seaport operations especially on operational disruption which eventually contributes to high cost expenses, unnecessary waste and environmental pollution, and capital losses. As a result, the business and environmental sustainability cannot be attained and affecting the whole supply chain. Theref...

This study identifies the role of religiosity in the willingness to pay for halal transportation among Muslim consumers in Malaysia by applying the ABC theory. Applying a purposive sampling method, data were gathered from questionnaires distributed to Muslim consumers at malls in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. From 250 Muslims who were approached, 200...

Despite the apprehension of certain parties, the demand for maritime emergency logistics has emerged following the occurrence of maritime accidents around the world while trading activities are performed. The requirement of Emergency Logistics Centre (ELC) is crucial as part of the maritime disaster preparedness at the Straits of Malacca (SOM). The...

Malaysian seaports face challenges of capacity utilisation due to unbalanced regional economic development. Additionally, the resulting challenge from mega shipping alliances may have effects on Malaysian seaports' competitiveness in the Southeast Asia region. To improve the existing space capacity, infrastructure and connectivity, seaports have mo...

Johor Port and Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) are two adjacent seaports act as backbone of the Malaysian international trade and economy. The probability of these seaports catering the same client is very high and may cause overlapping in the hinterland area. This will further result in the waste of resources, congestion in traffic and reducing the...

The International Maritime Organisation continues to support the participation of women in the maritime industry to empower gender equality. However, the gender imbalances have become an issue in the seaport sector since it is predominantly occupied by males. This could be contributed by many reasons such as male domination, lack of awareness on th...

This paper explores the structure of the seaport life cycle (SLC) of Malaysian container seaports to restructure the seaport development plan. Quadratic regression analysis is proposed to stratify the life cycle stages of seaports through the quantification of throughput volume, and forecast future growth patterns of seaports. The findings show tha...

A comprehensive maritime policy that can be effectively monitored to achieve a multi lateral agreement amongst South China Sea LME countries is imperative. South China Sea LME areas comprise multifaceted ecosystems and are rich with marine biodiversity. It became the largest aquarium in the world due to her strategic location and unique natural oce...

Seaport industry is a dynamic industry and it plays an important role in the current global commerce business. However, in the current trading system, the definition of "seaport quality" is vague among seaport operators and their users. The definition must be very clear to these two different communities in order to improve the sustainability of th...

The current value of the oil price per barrel has severely impacted the oil and gas industry around the world. Apart from oil price fluctuation, there are multiple external factors that affect this industry such as oil resources availability, high transportation cost, as well as exposure to high uncertainties. In dealing with these external factors...

Sustainability is hinged on innovation. The importance of sustainable innovation management in sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) cannot be underestimated. Studies on SSCM have emphasised the need for sustainable innovation in achieving sustainability but none provides deep insights into sustainable innovation management in SSCM implementat...

A maritime disaster is an event which usually involves vessel collisions, grounding, fires, explosions, oil spills, marine pollution and piracy which affecting the reputation of shipowners and their competitiveness level. All these issues have been distinguished as major consequence of human error hence, the e-navigation has been developed to integ...

Recreational scuba diving sport in marine tourism industry has grown rapidly every year. Scuba diving is one of the primary attractions for tourist to visit Perhentian Island. It is worth mentioning that scuba diving is not just a recreational activity, but it is also a survival skill. Divers are exposed to many risks which ultimately depend on man...

The IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) has been established purposely to enhance the greater safety of vessel's navigation by standardizing the language used among seafarers. However, accidents are still occurred due to communication failures among onboard merchant vessels' crews. It is worth mentioning that the major cause of marine...

Maritime transportation plays a significant role in global economies. Seaports as primal nodes in maritime supply chain are also indispensable in ensuring efficient and effective global trading. On the other hand, seaport inefficiencies have profound influences on the overall performance which can cause congestion, operational disruption, high cost...

Halal transportations will ensure that the Halal status of the products will be preserved. Halal certification is believed to increase the operation cost for the transport providers, which reflect the price paid by customers who choose to buy products transported by Halal transportation. Hence, it is worthwhile to investigate the willingness of Mus...

Qualitative approach has become the main method of exploring significant dimensions in dry port research.Quantitative approach has also been employed to examine empirical evidence in this research area. The application of mixed methods has been proposed in the dry port research to provide a multidimensional insight into seaport research issues. Thi...

Halal transportation services is one of the crucial components of producing Halal products. Since Halal is unique and involves elaborate regulations and executions, therefore it requires huge investment. Like any other supply chain, the transportation cost will be transferred to the end users, normally the customers, thus increasing the price of fi...

Abstract This paper explores the implications of vessel enlargement on seaport competitiveness and investigates the dyadic integration between seaports and dry ports to address drastic vessel size acceleration in the Malaysian seaport system. Therefore, this paper aims to reveal the seaport/dry port dyadic relationship to improve seaport competitiv...

Reliability and capability have become significant concerns for Liner Shipping Operators (LSOs) to distinguish themselves from their competitors in the liner shipping industry. Many organizations including LSOs have accepted that having a highly reliable and capable performance at the organizational level is an important element in the drive for be...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the prospects of Malaysian seaports as hubs for seaport tourism. This symbiosis nexus between seaports and tourism needs to be explored to provide a luxury economic growth. Combinations of these two segments are expected to explore a new market in Malaysian tourism industry. Design/methodology/approa...

The Straits of Malacca and Singapore is without hesitation, a vital sea lane of communication with the geographical advantage of linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Geographically, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore is shallow and fairly narrow on its eastern part and has created one of the most important traffic choke points in the world. Bei...

Transport sector activities are the major sources of pollutants to the atmosphere and natural environment. Seaports contribute significantly to the cause of pollution in the water and water front areas they are located. Like other industrial nations and regions, maritime sector in Malaysia continues to grow and expand to facilitate global and regio...

The emergence of mega vessels is not a new event in container shipping industry. Containerization has caused a spectacular growth in maritime transportation and brought significant developments to the industry, ranging from operation systems to seaport infrastructure expansion. Container vessels have gotten larger, with some having the capacity of...

Fatigue is not a trivial issue and needs much attention. On the other hand, fatigue among seafarers could lead to accidents at sea due to their inability and ineffectiveness in carrying out their work. Some were caused by sleepiness and lack of vigour, which, could not only affect their safety but compromising on other seafarers as well. In this st...

About 94.8 per cent of Malaysian trade is depending on collective inter/intra-regional maritime networks. Straits of Malacca is an important strait and the only strait that connecting Indian Ocean and South China Sea which contributes to the nation’s economic growth significantly. This strait plays a key character to enable the trade connection bet...

Abstract The introduction of dry ports to transport networks facilitates trade, allows containers to be distributed between transport modes and ensures optimal use of networks. However, dry ports face several challenges, which have a significant impact on their operations, often reducing the benefits from developing dry ports in national or regiona...