Prevailing Technologies and Adoption Obstacles in Maritime Logistics

Wohlleber A, Münch C, Hartmann E (2022)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2022

Series: Changing Tides: The New Role of Resilience and Sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

City/Town: Hamburg

Book Volume: 33

Pages Range: 559-588

Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the Hamburg International Conference of Logistics (HICL)

Event location: Hamburg / online DE

ISBN: 9783756541959

URI: https://tore.tuhh.de/handle/11420/13955

DOI: 10.15480/882.4717

Abstract

Purpose: Digital technologies (DTs) are transforming logistics operations in the shipping industry. Yet, the industry is only in the early stages of digitalization. Consequently, there is a lack of empirical evidence on applied DTs and related obstacles for DT adoption. 

Methodology: A multiple case study was conducted comprising ports, freight forwarders, and carriers. Based on 18 expert interviews and additional data sources, differences and similarities concerning currently applied DTs and associated obstacles to DT adoption were examined. 

Findings: Presented findings indicate comprehensive efforts toward a paperless and digitalized way of operating within maritime container logistics (MCL) by using DTs such as blockchain, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence. Especially ports strive to achieve collaborative data usage but are frequently hindered by a lack of inter-organizational data sharing. Furthermore, the inherent complexity of the MCL chain and employees’ and managers’ defensiveness toward technological change needs to be overcome by applying suitable measures for DT adoption. 

Originality: The research contributes to the scarce literature of DT adoption within MCL by providing empirical insights into the state-of-the-art of DTs for ports, freight forwarders, and carriers. Additionally, this research is the first to address implications for tackling existing obstacles for successful DT adoption in MCL

Authors with CRIS profile

Annika Schlicht Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management Christopher Münch Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management Eva Maria Hartmann Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management

How to cite

APA:

Wohlleber, A., Münch, C., & Hartmann, E. (2022). Prevailing Technologies and Adoption Obstacles in Maritime Logistics. In Proceedings of the Hamburg International Conference of Logistics (HICL) (pp. 559-588). Hamburg / online, DE: Hamburg.

MLA:

Wohlleber, Annika, Christopher Münch, and Evi Hartmann. "Prevailing Technologies and Adoption Obstacles in Maritime Logistics." Proceedings of the Hamburg International Conference of Logistics (HICL), Hamburg / online Hamburg, 2022. 559-588.

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