| 6th International Conference |
| Research for Transport and Logistics Industry (R4TLI) – 2021 |
| 16th October 2021 (09:30 ~ 16:00) |
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| Opening Session (Click Here to Enter Zoom -Room A) |
| 09:00 – 09:05 |
Opening |
| 09:05 – 09:15 |
Welcome Address: Prof. Pradeepa Jayaratne, Vice President, SLSTL and Conference Chair, R4TLI 2021 |
| 09:15 – 09:35 |
Keynote Address: Dr. K Ramamurthy, Ex-Chief Mechanical Engineer, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) |
| 09:35 – 09:45 |
Post Keynote Address Discussion with Discussant: Prof. Amal S. Kumarage, Senior Professor, Department of Transport and Logistics Management, University of Moratuwa |
| 09:45 – 09:55 |
Sponsor Videos (SAGT, CINEC, egis, GISST, MHEC) |
| 09:55 – 10:00 |
Introduction to Journal of South Asian Logistics and Transport (JSALT) Published by SLSTL: Prof. T. L. Gunaruwan, Vice President, SLSTL and Editor-in-chief, JSALT |
| 10:00 – 10:05 |
Virtual Conference Guidelines |
| Technical Session 01 (Duration: 10:05 – 12:35) |
| Track No. |
A1 (Click Here to Enter Zoom-Room A) |
B1 (Click Here to Enter Zoom-Room B) |
| Session Name |
Transport Planning |
Maritime and Logistics |
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10:05 – 10:30
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A1.1 |
Introduction of Two-way Center Turn Lane in Sri Lanka |
B1.1 |
Analysis of Identifying Geopolitical and Economic Threats to the Port of Colombo |
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P.M. Dharmasena, W.M.V.S.K. Wickramasinghe,
N. Amarasingha |
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J.R.N.T. Gunawardana, Lalith Edirisinghe |
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10:30 – 10:55
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A1.2 |
Line Capacity Analysis for Adding New Connecting Trains for Increasing the Ridership Between Polgahawela and Kurunegala. |
B1.2 |
The Economic Impact of Port Operation at Port of Hambantota on Regional Development & Industries |
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H.A.N. Shalanka, S.N. Bentotage |
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Duminda Sanjeewa Ranaweera, Indika Sigera |
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10:55 – 11:20
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A1.3 |
A Study the Railway-Roadway Level Crossing Safety |
B1.3 |
Study the affecting factors for break bulk vessel turnaround time at port of colombo |
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Kulasingham Ragulan, Niranga Amarasingha |
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11:20 – 11:45
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A1.4 |
A Comparative Study of Traffic Flow Models: A Case Study in Colombo, Sri Lanka |
B1.4 |
Reducing Container Inventory Management Cost: The Smart use of Internet of things (IoT) |
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Amani Karunathilake, Praveen Perera, Oshadhi Herath,
T. Sivakumar, Amal S. Kumarage |
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Hansa Edirisinghe, Dilhani De Silva |
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11:45 – 12:10
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A1.5 |
Interpretation of Trip Generation Results for Transport Planning Activities |
B1.5 |
Maritime Logistics Research in South Asia: A Systematic Review |
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Nipuni Wickramanayake, Hasini Jayasekara, Tharushi Gamage, Sabeen Sharic |
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Buddhi A. Weerasinghe, H. Niles Perera |
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12:10 – 12:35
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A1.6 |
Empirical Study of the COVID-19 influence on Travel Behavior in Sri Lanka |
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Akalanka Jayasinghe, Anushka Gunawardana |
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| 12:35 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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Sponsor Video (SAGT) |
| Technical Session 02 (Duration: 13:05 – 14:45) |
| Track No. |
A2 (Click Here to Enter Zoom-Room A) |
B2 (Click Here to Enter Zoom-Room B) |
| Session Name |
Urban Transport |
Supply Chain |
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13:05 – 13:30
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A2.1 |
Navigation App and Future Spatial Thinking: Impacts of Mobile Navigation App on Traveler Route Choice |
B2.2 |
Process Improvement Initiatives in Supply Chains: A Structured Literature Review |
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Vindaya Garusinghe, Amila Jayasinghe |
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Ashani Piyatilake, Imesha Denagama Vitharanage,
Amila Thibbotuwawa |
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13:30 – 13:55
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A2.2 |
Novel Deep Learning and GIS-based Approach for Road Inventory Survey |
B2.3 |
The Role of Supplier Switching Costs and Supply Chain Responsiveness |
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Sahan Wanniarachchi, Hasintha Lindamullage,
Amila Jayasinghe, Sanjaya Bandara |
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G.C. Isuru Gunarathne, Amila Thibbotuwawa, H. Niles Perera |
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13:55 – 14:20
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A2.3 |
Road Map for Electrification of Last-mile Urban Freight Vehicles: Case Study of Three Indian Cities – Ahmedabad, Delhi and Surat |
B2.4 |
Factors Influencing the Implementation Green Supply Chain Management Practices in a Supermarket: A Sri Lankan Case |
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H.M. Shivanand Swamy, Shalini Sinha, Khelan Modi, Dhvani Sanghvi, Nausheen Chippa, Yamini Khurana, Dennis Jose |
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P.T. Ranil S. Sugathadasa, Harsha Chamara Hewage,
H. Niles Perera, Disnaka Dharmarathna |
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14:20 – 14:45
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A2.4 |
Understanding the Users’ Perception on Value Added Services in Long Distance Super Luxury and Luxury Buses in Sri Lanka |
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Thambipillai Saranyan, Uthpalee Hewage |
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| Closing Session and Awards Ceremony (Click Here to Enter Zoom-Room A) |
| 14:45 – 14:55 |
Industry Showcase by Hayleys Advantis Limited |
| 14:55 – 15:35 |
Chief Guest’s Address: “Towards a Net Zero Carbon Economy: Our Role” by Dr. Priyantha D. C. Wijayatunga, Chief of Energy Sector Group, Asian Development Bank |
| 15:35 – 15:55 |
Announcement of Awards: Prof. T. L. Gunaruwan, Vice President, SLSTL and Editor-in-chief, R4TLI 2021 |
| 15:55 – 16:00 |
Vote of Thanks: Mr. Danushka Perera, Secretary, SLSTL |
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Sponsor Video (SAGT) |
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Sponsors
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