"Korošec vihti bič nad železničarji" (Stavka železničarjev leta 1920 in minister za promet Anton Korošec)

Author(s): Mateja Ratej / Language(s): Slovenian / Issue: 1/2010

In the following discussion the author focuses on the role of Anton Korošec in the railway strike of April 1920, when as a Head of the Slovenian People's Party he was the Minister of Transport in Stojan Protić's government. After the government of the Kingdom of SHS abolished the collective labour agreement for transport workers, in April 1920 transport all over the state was brought to a halt by a railway strike. The workers on strike were joined by the communists, who saw the mobilisation of the workers as a strong political potential. In the years after the establishment of the Kingdom, the communists represented an influential political factor. In November of the same year, after the Constituent Assembly elections, they became the third most powerful party in the country. On 24 April the strike on the streets of Ljubljana transcended any democratic norms. After the police and military intervention, 13 workers died on the Zaloška cesta street. A few days before that, at the assembly of the Slovenian People's Party confidants in Ljubljana, Korošec had cautioned against the danger of the communist movement, while during the strike he refused to communicate with the railway representatives, claiming that the strike was illegal - that is, unannounced.

125 DE ANI DE LA INAUGURAREA PODULUI "REGELE CAROL I" PESTE DUNĂRE, DE LA CERNAVODĂ

Author(s): George M. CROITORU / Language(s): Romanian / Issue: 1/2020

The complex of bridges and viaducts of the Fetești - Cernavodă railway was inaugurated on 1895, September 14, has a total length of 4087.95m and was the longest continental Europe’s bridge, also the third longest in the world at the time. The ”King Carol I” railway bridge, over Danube from Cernavodă, is the representative construction of this complex. The designer and chief engineer of the construction of the bridge and viaducts complex is the engineer Anghel Saligny (18541925), professor at the National School of Bridges and Roads in Bucharest, the most important personality in the Romanian history of civil engineering. The bridge is cantilever type, it has five openings (a central opening of 190m and four current openings of 140m each) with a total length of 750m. The most important innovations in this structure included the use of mild steel for the bridge deck and new system of cantilever beams (Gerber beams) for the suprastructure. The total length of a cantilever beam is 240m. This bridge is one of the representative constructions in Romania, being classified as an architectural monument of national interest.

155 de ani de la înființarea „Școlii de Ponți și Șosele, Mine și Arhitectură” din București

Author(s): George M. CROITORU / Language(s): Romanian / Issue: 1/2019

After the union of Moldova and Wallachia in 1859, during the reign of Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1859-1866) bases of the new modern Romanian state were created, including by inaugurating new institutions and adopting several laws and regulations according to the French model. One of these institutions is the School of Bridges and Roads, Mines and Architecture from Bucharest, founded in 1864, October 1st. The school regulations were elaborated by the engineer Constantin Aninoşanu (1831-1880) and the first director was the architect Alexandru Costinescu (1814-1872), both being members of the Technical Council of the Ministry of Public Works. It was the first technical high school within the new modern and unified Romanian state. Through its rigorous organization, significant value of the teachers and the high level of teaching, the School of Bridges and Roads, Mines and Architecture represents an important stage in the evolution and future development of the Romanian higher technical education.

A Dream of Safe Railway Systems

Author(s): Rosa Stottele,Alina Cuznețov,Miriam Müller,Sebastian Götz,Maxi Gerbig,Tine Lehmann / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

In 2016, a total of 1.787 significant railway accidents were reported in the EU, in which a total of 964 people were killed. Although the number of railway accidents and deaths have been decreasing in the past years, Peter Grüne is certain that there is still a lot of room for improvement. Peter Grüne is the CEO of Grüne Industry Electronics, a company producing devices managing the electronic potential in railways to avoid erosion, eventually reducing the number of accidents. He believes that railways are the future of transportation and is keen on improving the safety of millions of people and goods transported daily in Europe.

A GIS and multi‐criteria‐based analysis and ranking of transportation zones of Vilnius city

Author(s): Marius Jakimavičius,Marija Burinskienė / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2009

Fixing the accessibility is a standard issue of transport analysis, which can be of interest to many socioeconomic applications. In the paper we propose and discuss accessibility and other indicators-based urban transport system analysis and GIS (geographic information systems) calculation method for indicating problematic transportation zones in Vilnius city. The main parameter is time-based accessibility from/to the central part of Vilnius and other transport zones in the city. Created GIS application computes the ranks for transport zones of Vilnius city according to accessibility and Vilnius statistics in these zones (street network density in city zones, number of working places, number of equipped parking places, number of attractive objects in transportation zones). The GIS decision support system is based on 2 calculation methods Topsis (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) and SAW (Simple Additive Weighting). Application of transportation zones analysis improves the quality of basic environment statistics and fills many data gaps related to urban statistics, providing information to decision-makers and the general public concerning key factors determining the state of urban transportation environment. This paper outlines criteria and models used in Vilnius to develop urban transportation indicators and the reasons why the selected indicators represent the first important step to achieve a comprehensive system of indicators of urban transportation sustainability in Vilnius city. This model could be integrated in systems of urban transport planning and sustainable development planning.

A New Approach to Comprehensive Assessing the Service Competitiveness of Motor Transport Enterprises Specializing in Municipal Passenger Transportation

Author(s): Svitlana Moroz / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2020

The author's method for assessing the level of the service competitiveness of motor transport enterprises specializing in municipal passenger transportation is developed and tested. A new approach to the formation of group composition and directly indicators of service competitiveness is offered. The author's method envisaged a combination of qualitative and quantitative aspects of the research, since the indicators' values were obtained as a result of the expert survey. During their elaboration the method of principal components was used to determine the weights of individual indicators and groups of the service competitiveness of motor transport enterprises.

A Polar Silk Road: The Arctic in China’s Foreign and Economic Policies

Author(s): Damian Wnukowski / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 2018

The Arctic is playing an increasingly important role in Chinese foreign and economic policy. In January 2018, the Chinese government published a strategy for this region, recognising it as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The Arctic is to be used primarily as a source of raw materials and an attractive transport route connecting Eastern Asia with Europe. China’s actions may ultimately challenge the interests of Poland’s allies, including the United States, which should be taken into account when considering cooperation with Chinese entities.

A simulation model of a monopoly passenger rail service with two-way traffic: testing the optimization algorithm

Author(s): Ondřej Krčál,Rostislav Staněk / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

We present an agent–based model of a long–distance passenger rail service. The model contains two terminal stations and a monopoly train operating company whose aim is to set the fare and departure times from both stations so that its profit is maximized. The paper introduces an algorithm that combines three different elimination strategies which are used for finding the optimum timetable. Starting from the maximum possible number of departures, the strategies might sequentially eliminate either one random pair of departures, each from a different terminal station, two pairs of departures, or a number of departures necessary to significantly reduce capital costs of the operating company. The strategies might be combined in different proportions.

A study on the strategic plans of the metropolitan municipalities : case of Turkey

Author(s): Kemal Yamana / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2016

In this research, strategic plans, which were prepared by 10 Metropolitan Municipalities in Turkey for the period of 2015-2019, were analysed and to what extent environment and city topics were given place in these plans was put forward comparatively. Content analysis technique was benefited from as the research method. While there are 30 Metropolitan Municipalities in Turkey as of March 2016; 10 of them with the highest populations were taken into the scope of the research. Cities among the researched Metropolis that have the most comprehensive plans have been İstanbul (288 pages), İzmir (227 pages) and Gaziantep (226 pages), respectively. Cities that have given the most place to the city concept have been Adana (3,58 word/page), İzmir (2,89 words/page) and Bursa (1,75 words/page); while cities that have included the concept of environment the most have been Konya (1,39 words/page), Adana (1,24 words/page) and Şanlıurfa (1,16 words/page).

A Sustainable Supply Chain in Clothing Industry

Author(s): Beata Milewska,Dariusz Milewski / Language(s): English / Issue: 11.3/2018

The paper addresses the issues of sustainable supply chains in the clothing industry. It points out the main threats in the areas of social and environmental risk, resulting from the location of production in the low production costs countries, i.e. Southeast Asia. The biggest social risk related to this it is the failure of manufacturers located in the Far East to comply with human rights, labor law, health and safety rules, etc. After the tragedy at the Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh, global clothing companies ordering clothing production in the Far East, including the largest Polish company clothes from LPP SA, have started to take action to improve work safety in Bangladesh. The article presents simulations carried out by the authors regarding the impact of the amount of expenditure incurred in improving the security of suppliers in Southeast Asia on the profit margins of enterprises in the clothing industry. Two options were studied – increase in expenditures, which had little impact on the reduction of profit margin, and not incurring such expenditures (hence – deterioration of opinions about the company and a decrease in revenues), which had a large impact on the profit margin. The authors presented recommendations for clothing industry companies ordering production in countries with low production costs, concerning the reduction of social risk in global supply chains.

A System of Unconnected Vessels: The Gas Market in the Baltic States

Author(s): Kinga Dudzińska / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 2015

An internally integrated gas market that is independent from Russia is a permanent element of the Baltic States’ energy policies. This goal in the regional dimension was to be achieved by the launch of an LNG terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania, at the end of 2014. However, Latvia rejects the opportunity to import gas from Lithuania, and Estonia would benefit only slightly. Instead, to cooperate effectively, including in the implementation of joint infrastructure projects, all three act individually. This hinders the creation of a regional market and the EU should actively resist it.

Action Plans for Sustainable Procurement Across the Public Sector with Impact on Supply Chain

Author(s): Teodora Păducel / Language(s): English / Issue: S2/2009

Public procurement can influence trends in production and consumption, a considerable demand for environmental goods by public authorities to create or expand markets for products and services environmentally friendly. In this way, companies will be encouraged to develop environmental technology designed to prevent or reduce the effects on environment at any stage of the life cycle of products or activities. Green Public Procurement will influence the whole supply chain, the use of raw materials and production methods to the types of packaging used and that certain conditions of reception of waste.

Adam Jabłoński, Marek Jabłoński, Mechanizmy efektywnego zarządzania bezpieczeństwem w transporcie kolejowym

Author(s): Andrzej Chodyński / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 4/2018

Adam Jabłoński, Marek Jabłoński, Mechanizmy kształtowania kultury bezpieczeństwa w transporcie kolejowym. Czynnik ludzki i organizacyjny

Author(s): Andrzej Chodyński / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 4/2020

ADMINISTRATIVE DISCRETION ASSUMPTIONS IN DEVELOPING CUSTOMS LOGISTICS

Author(s): Alfonsas Laurinavičius / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2018

In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the security of international flows, with a focus on a specific area of logistics, namely, customs logistics, understandably both as a new branch of science and as an integral, complex and multifaceted area of activity. Customs logistics includes the processes, functions and challenges of transportation, warehousing, forwarding, inventory management, management of flows/resources and other areas of activity, insofar as they are related to the legal acts implemented by customs, customs supervision, interaction between customs and business in developing secure international trade. This is an area of research and practice which is rapidly developing, is open to innovations and new ideas, is introducing smart technologies and is consolidating intellectual capital and which is closely linked to economics, management, law and other areas of research activity. The distinctive feature of logistics, including customs logistics, is the management of flows and resources in the international supply chain, regulation of logistic operations, functions and processes at the international, regional and national levels, wide geography of activities, increasingly complex interactions between entities of logistic activity, optimal use of resources, creation of added value using instruments of logistic activity, rational and effective risk management, ensuring of safety and security.The outcome of activity in customs logistics (the length of delivery of a consignment, safety and security, speedy and inexpensive completion of formalities, prompt and efficient performance of logistic operations) is determined not only by the logistic operations performed, but also, and sometimes primarily, by the nature of interaction between entities of this activity and controlling institutions (customs authorities, border guard, etc.), possibilities of cooperation and its consequences, the compatibility of information, computer and communications technologies, the efficient use of available information resources, the validity, objectivity and rationality of decisions and discretions. Changes in the activity of customs as the state institution implementing customs and international trade policy directly and significantly influence the security of the EU’s economic area.The article presents one of the possible concepts of customs logistics as a new area of logistic activity, discusses guidelines for customs and business cooperation and tendencies of the implementation of the discretionary powers granted to customs officials in enhancing the security of international trade.

Agrilogistics in Ukraine: Problems and Solution

Author(s): Yevhen Krykavskyy,Nataliia Chornopyska,Lilija Yakymyshyn / Language(s): English / Issue: 11.1/2015

Logistics is modified according to the development trends of the agricultural market in Ukraine: promotion to the new global markets, the rapid development of the organic products market. The ways of the problems solving of corporate and contract agrilogistics in global and local markets are justified.

AGRO-ECONOMIC EFFECT OF GEORGIAN AND EUROPEAN BEEKEEPING MARKET

Author(s): Tea Khositashvili,Zaza Baazavi,Mariami Khositashvili,Sandro Chalatashvili / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2019

The European Union has expanded a number of times throughout its history by way of the accession of new member countries to the Union. Former USSR republic of Georgia and the EU have maintained relations since 1996. The government expressed a desire to become a member state of the EU. To enhance their relationship, the EU and Georgia have signed several agreement in recent years. EU encourage Georgia to further approximate with European legislation and standards and initiated the process of supporting Georgian economy for further integration into EU. In recent years the European Union has been supporting rural and agricultural development of Georgia, the country with the the longest history of beekeeping and honey production. On 27 June 2014, The European Union and Georgia signed an Association Agreement. The agreement introduced a preferentialtrade regime – the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area. Based on having better-matched regulations, this regime increases market access between the European Union and Georgia. In this work, alongside with statistics and brief history, we present our view of the future of this cooperation which can be based not only on export of honey to the EU market, but the Georgian Bee itself. It is estimated that pollinators, mainly honey bees, contribute at least 22 billion EUR each year to the European agriculture industry. They ensure pollination for over 80% of crops and wild plants in Europe. In recent years the quality and area of pollination in Europe has been decreasing. These issues can greatly benefit from the specific characteristics only Georgian Bee is known for, like longest tongue (proboscis) and exceptional gentleness. We strongly believe, that due to various strengths and features only this specie boasts, the export of Georgian Bees will lead to very fruitful collaboration for both parties.

AHP ve TOPSIS Yöntemleri Kullanılarak Motorlu Kurye Seçimi: İlaç Sektöründe Bir Uygulama

Author(s): Murat Kemal Keleş,Derya ÖZTÜRK / Language(s): Turkish / Issue: 02/2020

Timely, fast and reliable delivery of medicines from pharmaceutical warehouse to pharmacies is important for both parties. The aim of this study is to use AHP and TOPSIS methods to select the most suitable motorized courier for a pharmaceutical warehouse operating in the pharmaceutical sector. As a decision maker a specialist opinion was consulted who was responsible for the firm's personnel selection. Literature review and as a result of interviews conducted with the firm's personnel manager were defined five main criteria (technical competence, physical competence, social competence, professional competence and personal characteristics) and subcriteria. Weights of the main and subcriteria were determined using the AHP method. Motorized courier candidates were ranked separately using AHP and TOPSIS methods. Analysis results showed that the most and least important criteria for motorized courier selection were technical competence and social competence, respectively and “Courier 3” is the most suitable candidate according to both methods.

AHP-VIKOR Bütünleşik Yaklaşımıyla Lojistik Risk Faktörlerinin ve Risk Yönetimi Araçlarının Sıralanması: Samsun İli Örneği

Author(s): Selçuk Korucuk,Hamit Erdal / Language(s): Turkish / Issue: 3/2018

The aim of this study is to identify the logistic risk factors in companies which are carrying out cold chain transportation in Samsun province where logistics work and transactions are performed intensively and to perform the sorting of the tools used in logistic risk management. In this regard, an evaluation has been carried out via integrated AHP-VIKOR approach and 25 experts opinions have been received from companies that carry out cold chain transportation, academicians, and logistics service providers. According to the AHP results in the first stage, the most important logistic risk elements has been the “Packaging Risks” and this criterion followed by “Transportation Risks”, “Organizational Risks”, “Purchasing Risks” and “Inventory Risks”, respectively. In the second stage, the tools used in logistics risk management have been ranked by VIKOR method. Accordingly, the most ideal tool has been determined as “Statistical Process Control”.

Air Transport Service Efficiency and Airport Connectivity of ASEAN Countries

Author(s): Varattaya JANGKRAJARNG,Yanin PATSOPA,Teevara WAIDEE,Charukit CHAIWAN,Sakgasem RAMINGWONG / Language(s): English / Issue: 67/2020

Southeast Asia countries have integrated their socio-economic development together as the ASEAN Community. The paper focuses on air transportation as one of the key drivers of the connectivity. The indicators, i.e., air transport service efficiency and airport connectivity, reported by World Bank, are investigated. Each country’s GDP per capita was mapped these indicators to reduce economic advantage gap. The results are suggestive that Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore possess outstanding potential. The Philippines and VietNam are satisfiable in airport connectivity yet need improvement in air transport service. Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Brunei are lack behind in both areas.