With the global economy's relentless growth and heightened environmental consciousness,
sustainable maritime transport emerges as a pivotal development trajectory for the shipping …

In recent years, with the development of society, the awareness of environmental protection
for people has been increasing. While ports promote the economic development and …

Along with recent fundamental changes in several aspects of the port industry, ports come
up against formidable environmental challenges. It is thus important and often imperative to …

Energy matters are a challenge for many ports and port industry stakeholders, especially in
today's rapidly changing environment and on the back of multiple transitions in the sector. In …

Renewable energies are those derived from the natural resources. Their availability and
ability to replenish cause less damage to the environment and generate low CO2 emission …

Abstract Environmental Management Systems in ports represent an effort to combine high-
quality port services and strong environmental performance with modern management …

Background: Quality, Safety and Security are embedded in all aspects of port operations and
are crucial for port industry stakeholders. Over the past decades, numerous assurance …

To tackle the significant increase in traffic congestion and pollution in urban areas,
waterborne transport systems can offer a more efficient and environmentally friendly …

Concession agreements (CAs) in the port sector are designed to establish mutually
beneficial arrangements for involved parties. They serve as catalysts, enabling ports to …

Environmental challenges related to ports are twofold, namely, the effects of maritime
transport on the environment (eg pollution, CO 2 emissions) and conversely the …