Abstract
Purpose This systematic literature review focuses on the following future advanced information and communication technologies (ICTs) applied in the maritime transport of cargo: Internet of Things (IoT), big data, cloud computing and autonomous ships/vessels (including unmanned ships/vessels). The review question is: “RQ: In what context and by means of what mechanism does the implementation of future advanced ICTs have disruptive impact on maritime transport?”. Design/methodology/approach The paper complies with the methodological requirements of systematic reviews. The information analysis and synthesis are based on the CIMO logic, referring to the context (C), intervention (I), mechanism (M) and outcome (O) of the implementation of future advanced ICTs in maritime transport. Findings The review identifies the contextual factors and components of the mechanism that lead to the disruptive impact of different types of future advanced ICT interventions on maritime transport. Research limitations/implications The review approaches only the most important future advanced ICTs that will disrupt maritime transport. Practical implications The maritime transport organizations should consider: intended outcome as intervention trigger; increased efficiency and responsiveness; benchmarking. Originality/value For the first time, the CIMO logic is applied in a systematic review focused on future advanced ICTs in maritime transport. The CIMO-DMT model is elaborated as a basis for further research. Ten directions of study are recommended in a future research agenda.
Highlights
The maritime transport plays a substantial role in the supply chains worldwide
Out of the diverse range of advanced information and communication technologies (ICTs), this review focuses on Internet of Things (IoT), big data, cloud computing, as well as on autonomous ships/vessels
The analysis and synthesis of the information provide a comprehensive perspective of all the future advanced ICTs considered (IoT, big data, cloud computing, autonomous ships/vessels, including unmanned ships/vessels)
Summary
The maritime transport plays a substantial role in the supply chains worldwide. It has a share of 80 per cent of the volume and 70 per cent of the value of goods traded globally Future will bring new growth opportunities, among which the progressive adoption of future advanced information and communication technologies (ICTs). Experts underlined that transport and logistics adopted the data-driven technologies faster than other sectors (Deloitte, 2015). Such technologies were applied in diverse areas from maritime and air transport to warehousing. Many companies have already embraced new ICTs. A relevant example is Maersk Line, the largest shipping company worldwide. Maersk Line appointed Ericsson – leading provider of technology and services – to develop the Remote Container Management (RCM) by means of end-to-end systems integration and deployment of mobile and satellite communication to its fleet of container vessels (Ericsson, 2012)
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