Dr. Ashan Bimal Silva

  HOW MARITIME INDUSTRY INFLUENCE TOWARDS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT https://ciltinternational.org/education-development/publications-articles/publication/how-maritime-industry-influences-supply-chain-management/ .

  THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MARITIME TRADE IN THE WORLD ECONOMY.     Prepared by: Ashan Silva AFNI(UK), CMILT (UK), ACIM (UK) Ex. MSc (Strategic Marketing), Ex. MBA, MBA, Reading for DBA     As explained by maritime world, if the world is the heart ships are the arteries of it. Around 42% of the export & 35% of the import merchandise volumes movements are happening through sea route for developed and transition economies in the world. Without such movements half of the world will starve. So, maritime sector playing a vital role in those economies. The growth of the maritime trade decelerated in all segment in year 2019.                 The volume of trade moving by sea is about 90% of the trade. According to the statistics roughly we are served by over 98,140 ships by early 2020 (of 100 GRT and above). Out of which largest portions are ...

        Prepared by: Ashan Silva AFNI (UK), CMILT (UK), ACIM (UK), Ex. MSc (Strategic Marketing), Ex. MBA, MBA, Reading for DBA   There are various recommended ways to achieve this green concept in shipping and marine industry. Some of them are as follows, 1.          Slow or economical speed will increase the fuel efficiency. 2.          Alternate Fuel for Propulsion (e.g., LNG) 3.          Maximizing the propeller efficiency through systems like speed Nozzles to Save Fuel 4.          Anti-Fouling Hull Paint to minimize the resistance and enhance the fuel efficiency. 5.          By introducing efficient Steering Gear systems will enhance the fuel efficiency.    6.          Using all mea...