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Research paper thumbnail of Efficiency Maximizing of Doubly Fed Induction Generator with Considering Core Loss and Reactive Power Control by Optimized Model Reference Adaptive Method

In this paper, a novel approach is proposed for maximizing the efficiency of doubly fed induction... more In this paper, a novel approach is proposed for maximizing the efficiency of doubly fed induction generator based wind turbine. In order to maximize the efficiency, a new relationship is presented for determining the stator reactive power reference value, with considering core loss into account. In addition, a new control scheme is proposed which is based on model reference adaptive and controls the active and reactive powers. Since the suggested controller has proportional-integral and derivative controllers, selecting proper coefficient for them is of high importance. Hence, the Krill-Herd optimization algorithm is used to optimize the controller' coefficients. The simulation results show the satisfactory performance of the proposed control scheme with high dynamics and low ripple. In addition, since maximizing the efficiency does not seek any additional cost, so the use of the proposed method makes wind power generation more cost effective.

Research paper thumbnail of Relative efficiency analysis of container ports in Middle East using DEA

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative efficiency of major container ports in the Mid... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative efficiency of major container ports in the Middle East between the years 2011-2013. The required information was collected from scientific resources. The input and output data was collected from the statistical yearbook of the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization and the official website of each of the foreign ports. Firstly, in this study the relative efficiency of the ports was evaluated via a basic model of the DEA-technique, namely BCC-O. Afterwards, the ports were ranked based on the achieved results. To rank ports with 100% efficiency, the Anderson-Peterson method was used. Based on the results of the output-oriented CCR model that represents the overall technical efficiency, the port of Khorafkan has the highest coefficient of efficiency and Bandar-e-Imam Khomeini was the weakest port in this respect. The average efficiency of the studied ports was 54.3% in the period under study. Finally, virtual ports were proposed as a ...

Research paper thumbnail of Analyzing Inter-Volatility Structure to Determine Optimum Hedging Ratio for the Ship Fuel

Journal of Oceanography

Background and Theoretical Foundations: Considering the existed uncertainty in fuel prices, a goo... more Background and Theoretical Foundations: Considering the existed uncertainty in fuel prices, a good risk management strategy is vital for the shipping companies as the other transport companies which are exposed to the mentioned fluctuations. In this regards, this article is aimed to calculate the optimum hedging ratio for the ship fuel in terms of minimum risk. Methodology: To account for the non-constant structure of return VAR-CCC model is applied. After the estimation, the spillover and conditional structure of the variances can be analyzed. These spillovers will be important in the risk calculation of any optional basket consisting two mentioned energy carriers. In the next step, Optimization process is performed by using the Lagrangian multiplier technique. The data are obtained from Bloomberg daily closing price of energy carriers for the spanning 10 years which started from January 2010 and ends to February 2019. Findings: Results suggested that almost all of parameters were significant at 5% and was in line with the previous findings. Conclusion:. The risk of ship fuel price fluctuations would be minimize if they hedge 34% of their Ship fuel with holding crude oil future contract.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of the Main Factors Effective on Loading and Unloading of Dry Bulk Cargo with a Focus on Reduced Rate of Loading and Unloading in the Imam Khomeini Port Iran

International Journal of Maritime Technology, 2021

This article aims to determine the main factors affecting the fast and reliable loading and unloa... more This article aims to determine the main factors affecting the fast and reliable loading and unloading of the dry bulk terminal in the Imam Khomeini Port with an emphasis on reduced rate of loading and unloading in order to improve the performance of the port. In this study, the actual loading and discharging statistics data related to the port used previously as validated databases. A linear regression method used for calculating and final analysis in order to analyze the data and obtain the results by using the econometric method. The overall results of this study indicate that in the first model-independent variables of a technical defect of ship equipment, delay in separation, and displacement of cooling equipment affect the dependent rate of loading variable and this effect is indirect. In the second model, independent quarantine variables, technical defects of ship equipment, and the displacement of the cooling equipment influenced by the rate of unloading the dependent variable and these effects are indirect.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluating Relative Efficiency of Major Cargo Ports in the Middle East: The Integrated DEA-AP Approach

Mudīriyyat-i bahrah/varī, 2018

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative efficiency of major cargo ports in Middle East... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative efficiency of major cargo ports in Middle East over the three-year period of 2011-2013. The research data were collected from scientific resources and input and output data from statistical yearbook of the Iranian ports, maritime organization and formal website of each foreignport. Initially, the relative efficiency of ports was evaluated via two basic model of DEA-technique namely CCR-O and BCC-O and the ports were ranked accordingly using the 100% efficiency Anderson-peterson method. Based on the results of output- oriented CCR modelthatrepresents overall technical efficiency, Khorfakkan Port showed the highest and Bandar ImamKhomeini the lowest coefficient of efficiency during the given period. Based on the results of output- oriented BCC modelthatrepresents pure technical efficiency, Bushehr, Jebel Ali, KhorfakkanandAlexandria were found to have the highestandBandar ImamKhomeini the lowest coefficient of efficiency. Apart from K...

Research paper thumbnail of Cargo and Container D Well Time Reduction : Effective Strategy to Increase the Efficiency of Iran's Ports

Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Effectiveness of Main Factors on the Reduction of Loading and Discharging Performance Versus Loading and Discharging Rate of Dry Bulk Terminal (Case Study of Imam Khomeini Port)

Uqyānūs/shināsī, Mar 1, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Prioritizing Major Iranian Sothern Ports Infrastructure Attributes Using Grey Relational Analysis Model

Journal of Oceanography, 2015

This study was conducted to survey the status of major southern ports of Iran (Khorramshahr, Abad... more This study was conducted to survey the status of major southern ports of Iran (Khorramshahr, Abadan, Imam Khomeini, Boshehr, Shahid Rajaee, Shahid Bahonar, and Shahid Kalantari ports) regarding the infrastructure for knowledge management implementation. It was constructed into two phases. In the first phase, analyzing the abtained data from the research questioner and using One Sample T Test, the status of studied ports regarding the required infrastructure for knowledge management implementation (information technology, organizational culture, organizational structure, human resources and management change) was investigated, and the research hypotheses were tested. The obtained results from the first phase indicated that the surveyed ports are not well arranged for the required infrastructure for knowledge management implementation. In second phase, by using grey relational analysis each port is ranked based on those five criteria. Finally, according to grey relational coefficient ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Balanced Scorecard for Measuring Competitive Advantage of Container Terminals

The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a valuable management system which is used for different companie... more The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a valuable management system which is used for different companies to elucidate and translate their strategies into execution; nevertheless the BSC has not been planned for container terminals and ports users' satisfaction in a great extent. This article addresses the issue of deploying BSC as an accepted management tool for measuring competitive advantage of ports users with a focus on container terminals. Use of balanced scorecard helps port and terminal managers to understand better strategic vision as well as their own contribution to implementation of strategic goals. The BSC can be used by the companies which are responsible for handling container terminals operation in order to achieve value, controlling core competencies, satisfying the terminal's users or customers and offering bonus to the terminal's shareholders.

Research paper thumbnail of Technical Note: An Analysis of Role of Dry Ports on Development of Container Transit from the Iranian South Ports by Balanced Scorecard Method

In this paper, we are going to investigate the growth of the Iranian maritime transport with a fo... more In this paper, we are going to investigate the growth of the Iranian maritime transport with a focus mainly on the North South transit Corridor, review of dry ports in order to support the Iranian container terminals at the south ports in order to increase the volume of container storages at the terminals. For the purpose of assessing the outcome of port operational management, the Balanced Scorecard System is recommended for development of the Iranian South Ports and further consideration. Balanced Scorecard system is known as the most effective tool that successfully communicates strategic goals of the company with its operational management. Balanced Scorecard visualizes company strategy and links it to operational level. The main part of this paper is dedicated to evaluate the role of container transit from the North South transport corridor with a focus on the Iran North South transport corridor in order to improve Maritime Transport of Iran and increase the Iranian transit mar...

Research paper thumbnail of A Survey and Prioritizing of Possible Management Strategies for Empty Containers at Khorramshahr Port

The present research has been conducted to identify and prioritize the inveterate strategies for ... more The present research has been conducted to identify and prioritize the inveterate strategies for managing empty containers which are available at Khorramshahr port by using of SWOT analysis and QSPM approach. This study has been performed at two stages. Firstly, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of Khorramshahr port for empty container management were identified by aid of managers at khorramshahr port and it’s container terminal as well as, the manager of Khorramshahr agency of shipping container company “Hoopad Darya” .Secondly, possible strategies for managing empty containers att Khorramshahr port were prioritized by employing Delphi technique and QSPM approach.The results of research indicates the priority of shipping lines and port strategies as following: 1.Completing “Shalamcheh dry port” and private yards for shipping lines outside and around khorramshahr port. 2. Land transportation of empty container to Imam khomayni port and loading them on larger ships in ...

Research paper thumbnail of Crew Resource Management: The Role of Human Factors and Bridge Resource Management in Reducing Maritime Casualties

TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, 2012

This paper presents the Crew Resource Management which has now been in existence for more than tw... more This paper presents the Crew Resource Management which has now been in existence for more than two decades as a foundation of maritime transport in order to improve the operational efficiency of shipping. The impact of human errors on collisions and grounding of ocean going vessels have been taking place due to human or team errors, which need to be analyzed by various maritime casualties in depth. The first section of this article is devoted to investigating the role of Human Resource Management, Crew Resource Management and Maritime Crew Resource Management; it is because of minimizing ship accidents at sea. The next part of this paper is designated to evaluate the Bridge Resource Management, Bridge Team Management and Human factors in depth. It should be noted that the necessary techniques in bridge team management should be clarified based on the consideration of the issues relating to why the bridge team management is arranged. The next segment of this paper is dedicated to con...

Research paper thumbnail of Iran's Comparative Advantage in Fishery Industry

Research paper thumbnail of An Analysis of Iranian Dry port ’ s Challenges by Using FMEA Method and VIKOR Technique

The present study has been performed at three stages aiming at identifying and analyzing Iranian ... more The present study has been performed at three stages aiming at identifying and analyzing Iranian Dry port’s Challenges. First of all, the Iranian Dry port’s Challenges reviewed by referring to the relevant literatures. At second stage, the FMEA method used for analyzing dry port’s activities. Next stage is related to the key factors of dry ports which analyzed by use of the opinion of experts in this field. In addition to the above the researcher uses of VIKOR technique in order to consider the railway network and hinterland infrastructures and so on to improve the international trade. It should be noted that interview have been carried out by the Manager of Khoramshahr container terminal, the Manager of Khoramshahr Shipping Company named Hoopad Darya, the Manager of the Arvand Free Zone and some senior lecturers of Khoramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology and as a result of the VIKOR technique indicates that the condition of Aprin, Motahari, Rajaee and Sarakhs dry po...

Research paper thumbnail of Empirical Evaluation of Competiveness Components of Iranian Container Ports Using Exploratory Factor Analysis

Research paper thumbnail of Requirement of a Ship Breaking Yard at the Arvand Free Zone Area

TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic Planning for Port Development: Improvement of Container Transit from the Iranian Southern Ports Terminals

TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

Research paper thumbnail of Balanced Scorecard: A Tool for Measuring Competitive Advantage of Ports with Focus on Container Terminals

International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, 2011

The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a valuable management system which is used for different companie... more The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a valuable management system which is used for different companies to elucidate and translate their strategies into execution; nevertheless the BSC has not been planned for container terminals and ports users' satisfaction in a great extent. This article addresses the issue of deploying BSC as an accepted management tool for measuring competitive advantage of ports users with a focus on container terminals. Use of balanced scorecard helps port and terminal managers to understand better strategic vision as well as their own contribution to implementation of strategic goals. The BSC can be used by the companies which are responsible for handling container terminals operation in order to achieve value, controlling core competencies, satisfying the terminal's users or customers and offering bonus to the terminal's shareholders.

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic Planning by use of Total Systems Intervention Towards the Strategic Alignment

International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, 2011

Strategic planning is one of the most important activities associated with the almost all of the ... more Strategic planning is one of the most important activities associated with the almost all of the organizations and firms. In the other hand, the lack of alignment of organization elements towards the organizational strategy leads to poor execution. When the different departments of the organization have different strategies that are different directions and implementations, the whole organizational purposes and visions rarely could archive. The main purpose of this paper id to presentation a new framework for align organizational strategies by using the Total Systems Intervention (TSI) approach for decision makers and all the managers and beneficiaries the associated with the process of strategic planning in the organizations. Total Systems Intervention (TSI) is a meta-methodology that brings together a range of systems metaphors, a framework of systems methodologies, and various systems approaches to enable creative problem solving. In this paper after detail literature review of the field, the Analytical Framework for strategic alignment will present. In the final paper both theoretical and applied recommendation will provided.

Research paper thumbnail of Cargo and Container D Well Time Reduction : Effective Strategy to Increase the Efficiency of Iran's Ports

Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Efficiency Maximizing of Doubly Fed Induction Generator with Considering Core Loss and Reactive Power Control by Optimized Model Reference Adaptive Method

In this paper, a novel approach is proposed for maximizing the efficiency of doubly fed induction... more In this paper, a novel approach is proposed for maximizing the efficiency of doubly fed induction generator based wind turbine. In order to maximize the efficiency, a new relationship is presented for determining the stator reactive power reference value, with considering core loss into account. In addition, a new control scheme is proposed which is based on model reference adaptive and controls the active and reactive powers. Since the suggested controller has proportional-integral and derivative controllers, selecting proper coefficient for them is of high importance. Hence, the Krill-Herd optimization algorithm is used to optimize the controller' coefficients. The simulation results show the satisfactory performance of the proposed control scheme with high dynamics and low ripple. In addition, since maximizing the efficiency does not seek any additional cost, so the use of the proposed method makes wind power generation more cost effective.

Research paper thumbnail of Relative efficiency analysis of container ports in Middle East using DEA

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative efficiency of major container ports in the Mid... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative efficiency of major container ports in the Middle East between the years 2011-2013. The required information was collected from scientific resources. The input and output data was collected from the statistical yearbook of the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization and the official website of each of the foreign ports. Firstly, in this study the relative efficiency of the ports was evaluated via a basic model of the DEA-technique, namely BCC-O. Afterwards, the ports were ranked based on the achieved results. To rank ports with 100% efficiency, the Anderson-Peterson method was used. Based on the results of the output-oriented CCR model that represents the overall technical efficiency, the port of Khorafkan has the highest coefficient of efficiency and Bandar-e-Imam Khomeini was the weakest port in this respect. The average efficiency of the studied ports was 54.3% in the period under study. Finally, virtual ports were proposed as a ...

Research paper thumbnail of Analyzing Inter-Volatility Structure to Determine Optimum Hedging Ratio for the Ship Fuel

Journal of Oceanography

Background and Theoretical Foundations: Considering the existed uncertainty in fuel prices, a goo... more Background and Theoretical Foundations: Considering the existed uncertainty in fuel prices, a good risk management strategy is vital for the shipping companies as the other transport companies which are exposed to the mentioned fluctuations. In this regards, this article is aimed to calculate the optimum hedging ratio for the ship fuel in terms of minimum risk. Methodology: To account for the non-constant structure of return VAR-CCC model is applied. After the estimation, the spillover and conditional structure of the variances can be analyzed. These spillovers will be important in the risk calculation of any optional basket consisting two mentioned energy carriers. In the next step, Optimization process is performed by using the Lagrangian multiplier technique. The data are obtained from Bloomberg daily closing price of energy carriers for the spanning 10 years which started from January 2010 and ends to February 2019. Findings: Results suggested that almost all of parameters were significant at 5% and was in line with the previous findings. Conclusion:. The risk of ship fuel price fluctuations would be minimize if they hedge 34% of their Ship fuel with holding crude oil future contract.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of the Main Factors Effective on Loading and Unloading of Dry Bulk Cargo with a Focus on Reduced Rate of Loading and Unloading in the Imam Khomeini Port Iran

International Journal of Maritime Technology, 2021

This article aims to determine the main factors affecting the fast and reliable loading and unloa... more This article aims to determine the main factors affecting the fast and reliable loading and unloading of the dry bulk terminal in the Imam Khomeini Port with an emphasis on reduced rate of loading and unloading in order to improve the performance of the port. In this study, the actual loading and discharging statistics data related to the port used previously as validated databases. A linear regression method used for calculating and final analysis in order to analyze the data and obtain the results by using the econometric method. The overall results of this study indicate that in the first model-independent variables of a technical defect of ship equipment, delay in separation, and displacement of cooling equipment affect the dependent rate of loading variable and this effect is indirect. In the second model, independent quarantine variables, technical defects of ship equipment, and the displacement of the cooling equipment influenced by the rate of unloading the dependent variable and these effects are indirect.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluating Relative Efficiency of Major Cargo Ports in the Middle East: The Integrated DEA-AP Approach

Mudīriyyat-i bahrah/varī, 2018

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative efficiency of major cargo ports in Middle East... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative efficiency of major cargo ports in Middle East over the three-year period of 2011-2013. The research data were collected from scientific resources and input and output data from statistical yearbook of the Iranian ports, maritime organization and formal website of each foreignport. Initially, the relative efficiency of ports was evaluated via two basic model of DEA-technique namely CCR-O and BCC-O and the ports were ranked accordingly using the 100% efficiency Anderson-peterson method. Based on the results of output- oriented CCR modelthatrepresents overall technical efficiency, Khorfakkan Port showed the highest and Bandar ImamKhomeini the lowest coefficient of efficiency during the given period. Based on the results of output- oriented BCC modelthatrepresents pure technical efficiency, Bushehr, Jebel Ali, KhorfakkanandAlexandria were found to have the highestandBandar ImamKhomeini the lowest coefficient of efficiency. Apart from K...

Research paper thumbnail of Cargo and Container D Well Time Reduction : Effective Strategy to Increase the Efficiency of Iran's Ports

Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Effectiveness of Main Factors on the Reduction of Loading and Discharging Performance Versus Loading and Discharging Rate of Dry Bulk Terminal (Case Study of Imam Khomeini Port)

Uqyānūs/shināsī, Mar 1, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Prioritizing Major Iranian Sothern Ports Infrastructure Attributes Using Grey Relational Analysis Model

Journal of Oceanography, 2015

This study was conducted to survey the status of major southern ports of Iran (Khorramshahr, Abad... more This study was conducted to survey the status of major southern ports of Iran (Khorramshahr, Abadan, Imam Khomeini, Boshehr, Shahid Rajaee, Shahid Bahonar, and Shahid Kalantari ports) regarding the infrastructure for knowledge management implementation. It was constructed into two phases. In the first phase, analyzing the abtained data from the research questioner and using One Sample T Test, the status of studied ports regarding the required infrastructure for knowledge management implementation (information technology, organizational culture, organizational structure, human resources and management change) was investigated, and the research hypotheses were tested. The obtained results from the first phase indicated that the surveyed ports are not well arranged for the required infrastructure for knowledge management implementation. In second phase, by using grey relational analysis each port is ranked based on those five criteria. Finally, according to grey relational coefficient ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Balanced Scorecard for Measuring Competitive Advantage of Container Terminals

The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a valuable management system which is used for different companie... more The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a valuable management system which is used for different companies to elucidate and translate their strategies into execution; nevertheless the BSC has not been planned for container terminals and ports users' satisfaction in a great extent. This article addresses the issue of deploying BSC as an accepted management tool for measuring competitive advantage of ports users with a focus on container terminals. Use of balanced scorecard helps port and terminal managers to understand better strategic vision as well as their own contribution to implementation of strategic goals. The BSC can be used by the companies which are responsible for handling container terminals operation in order to achieve value, controlling core competencies, satisfying the terminal's users or customers and offering bonus to the terminal's shareholders.

Research paper thumbnail of Technical Note: An Analysis of Role of Dry Ports on Development of Container Transit from the Iranian South Ports by Balanced Scorecard Method

In this paper, we are going to investigate the growth of the Iranian maritime transport with a fo... more In this paper, we are going to investigate the growth of the Iranian maritime transport with a focus mainly on the North South transit Corridor, review of dry ports in order to support the Iranian container terminals at the south ports in order to increase the volume of container storages at the terminals. For the purpose of assessing the outcome of port operational management, the Balanced Scorecard System is recommended for development of the Iranian South Ports and further consideration. Balanced Scorecard system is known as the most effective tool that successfully communicates strategic goals of the company with its operational management. Balanced Scorecard visualizes company strategy and links it to operational level. The main part of this paper is dedicated to evaluate the role of container transit from the North South transport corridor with a focus on the Iran North South transport corridor in order to improve Maritime Transport of Iran and increase the Iranian transit mar...

Research paper thumbnail of A Survey and Prioritizing of Possible Management Strategies for Empty Containers at Khorramshahr Port

The present research has been conducted to identify and prioritize the inveterate strategies for ... more The present research has been conducted to identify and prioritize the inveterate strategies for managing empty containers which are available at Khorramshahr port by using of SWOT analysis and QSPM approach. This study has been performed at two stages. Firstly, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of Khorramshahr port for empty container management were identified by aid of managers at khorramshahr port and it’s container terminal as well as, the manager of Khorramshahr agency of shipping container company “Hoopad Darya” .Secondly, possible strategies for managing empty containers att Khorramshahr port were prioritized by employing Delphi technique and QSPM approach.The results of research indicates the priority of shipping lines and port strategies as following: 1.Completing “Shalamcheh dry port” and private yards for shipping lines outside and around khorramshahr port. 2. Land transportation of empty container to Imam khomayni port and loading them on larger ships in ...

Research paper thumbnail of Crew Resource Management: The Role of Human Factors and Bridge Resource Management in Reducing Maritime Casualties

TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, 2012

This paper presents the Crew Resource Management which has now been in existence for more than tw... more This paper presents the Crew Resource Management which has now been in existence for more than two decades as a foundation of maritime transport in order to improve the operational efficiency of shipping. The impact of human errors on collisions and grounding of ocean going vessels have been taking place due to human or team errors, which need to be analyzed by various maritime casualties in depth. The first section of this article is devoted to investigating the role of Human Resource Management, Crew Resource Management and Maritime Crew Resource Management; it is because of minimizing ship accidents at sea. The next part of this paper is designated to evaluate the Bridge Resource Management, Bridge Team Management and Human factors in depth. It should be noted that the necessary techniques in bridge team management should be clarified based on the consideration of the issues relating to why the bridge team management is arranged. The next segment of this paper is dedicated to con...

Research paper thumbnail of Iran's Comparative Advantage in Fishery Industry

Research paper thumbnail of An Analysis of Iranian Dry port ’ s Challenges by Using FMEA Method and VIKOR Technique

The present study has been performed at three stages aiming at identifying and analyzing Iranian ... more The present study has been performed at three stages aiming at identifying and analyzing Iranian Dry port’s Challenges. First of all, the Iranian Dry port’s Challenges reviewed by referring to the relevant literatures. At second stage, the FMEA method used for analyzing dry port’s activities. Next stage is related to the key factors of dry ports which analyzed by use of the opinion of experts in this field. In addition to the above the researcher uses of VIKOR technique in order to consider the railway network and hinterland infrastructures and so on to improve the international trade. It should be noted that interview have been carried out by the Manager of Khoramshahr container terminal, the Manager of Khoramshahr Shipping Company named Hoopad Darya, the Manager of the Arvand Free Zone and some senior lecturers of Khoramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology and as a result of the VIKOR technique indicates that the condition of Aprin, Motahari, Rajaee and Sarakhs dry po...

Research paper thumbnail of Empirical Evaluation of Competiveness Components of Iranian Container Ports Using Exploratory Factor Analysis

Research paper thumbnail of Requirement of a Ship Breaking Yard at the Arvand Free Zone Area

TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic Planning for Port Development: Improvement of Container Transit from the Iranian Southern Ports Terminals

TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

Research paper thumbnail of Balanced Scorecard: A Tool for Measuring Competitive Advantage of Ports with Focus on Container Terminals

International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, 2011

The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a valuable management system which is used for different companie... more The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a valuable management system which is used for different companies to elucidate and translate their strategies into execution; nevertheless the BSC has not been planned for container terminals and ports users' satisfaction in a great extent. This article addresses the issue of deploying BSC as an accepted management tool for measuring competitive advantage of ports users with a focus on container terminals. Use of balanced scorecard helps port and terminal managers to understand better strategic vision as well as their own contribution to implementation of strategic goals. The BSC can be used by the companies which are responsible for handling container terminals operation in order to achieve value, controlling core competencies, satisfying the terminal's users or customers and offering bonus to the terminal's shareholders.

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic Planning by use of Total Systems Intervention Towards the Strategic Alignment

International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, 2011

Strategic planning is one of the most important activities associated with the almost all of the ... more Strategic planning is one of the most important activities associated with the almost all of the organizations and firms. In the other hand, the lack of alignment of organization elements towards the organizational strategy leads to poor execution. When the different departments of the organization have different strategies that are different directions and implementations, the whole organizational purposes and visions rarely could archive. The main purpose of this paper id to presentation a new framework for align organizational strategies by using the Total Systems Intervention (TSI) approach for decision makers and all the managers and beneficiaries the associated with the process of strategic planning in the organizations. Total Systems Intervention (TSI) is a meta-methodology that brings together a range of systems metaphors, a framework of systems methodologies, and various systems approaches to enable creative problem solving. In this paper after detail literature review of the field, the Analytical Framework for strategic alignment will present. In the final paper both theoretical and applied recommendation will provided.

Research paper thumbnail of Cargo and Container D Well Time Reduction : Effective Strategy to Increase the Efficiency of Iran's Ports

Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 2014