CASE REPORT


Innovations and Computer-based Support: Illustrated by Five Cases



Peter Lorange*
Zurich Institute of Business Education, Zurich, Switzerland


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© 2018 Peter Lorange.

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Abstract

Introduction:

This article discusses four alternative transportation links between China and Europe – the classical sea route through the Suez Canal, the N.S.E. (Artic) train passage through Russia, and ship and train via Genova – in terms of transportation costs, time spent, and reliability.

Conclusion:

It is concluded that the classical sea-route via Suez is likely to remain the preferred one for most shippers for a long time, when it comes to its relatively low cost, as well as increasingly improved time feature.

Keywords: Transportation, China-Europe trade, Blockchain analysis, Cloud computing, Suez Canal, Genova.