Liluxin, Chai (D2), Department of Systems Innovation, received the Best Presentation Award at the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL 2025)

On 1st November 2025, Liluxin, Chai (D2), Department of Systems Innovation, received the Best Presentation Award at the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL 2025).

International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL 2025), Best Presentation Award

Best Presentation Award, the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL 2025), given to a researcher who gave the best presentation in the biannual conference.

About awarded research
This study analyzes the global shipping network of vehicle carriers using Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. The significance and connectivity of ports are evaluated through network theory metrics from two analytical perspectives: time-period models to examine the temporal evolution of the network, and company-specific models to capture distinct structural patterns among major shipping operators. Furthermore, port efficiency is analyzed to reveal how shipping companies utilize ports and to identify those that handle vessel calls most efficiently. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the global vehicle carrier transport network, highlighting the key hubs that support its efficiency and connectivity, as well as clarifying how the network evolves and differs among shipping companies.

Your impression & future plan
I am deeply honored to receive this prestigious award. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Shibasaki for his continuous guidance, and to Professor Ziaul Haque Munim for his valuable advice during my exchange program in Norway from April to July this year. I also extend my appreciation to all members of our laboratory. I will continue to dedicate myself to advancing my research and achieving further results.