Creating an industry-level business model for sustainability: The case of the European ports industry

Langenus, Mychal; Dooms, Michaël

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.05.150

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“…Seaports are located in a unique embedded position in the transport chain, enabling them to provide incentives to industry stakeholders in their effort to improve the sustainability of the industry. Furthermore, sustainable business is inevitable for seaports due to the customers which require green supply chains initiatives that strengthen the sustainability of the ports [36]. The sustainable seaport business can be achieved by appropriate planning and management of seaports and balancing economic, environmental, and social interests through mediation and open dialogue [37].…”

Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of Sustainable Motorways of the Sea Services Multi-Criteria Analysis of a Croatian Port System

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Motorways of the Sea present a practical example of combined and sustainable transport. With respect to the present model of functionality of the transport system in the Republic of Croatia, where the development of the port and of the gravitational transport system is left to each individual port (six independent ports), and where there is no systematic approach to specialization of each port or route, the results of the analysis are not promising. The goal of this research is to explain why the current Motorways of the Sea implementation model is inefficient and unsustainable. The analysis shows that a scientific approach to multicriteria analysis, which includes the identification of all relevant factors, the analysis of the transport infrastructure, as well as the identification of criteria which could potentially affect the Motorways of the Sea system, can correctly define the optimal model for the implementation of a sustainable Motorways of the Sea system.

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Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

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Implementation of Sustainable Motorways of the Sea Services Multi-Criteria Analysis of a Croatian Port System

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“…Di Vaio et al (2018) develop a set of managerial key performance indicators for port authorities on air pollution and waste management processes, and then investigate their applicability based on case studies of Italian ports [20]. Langenus and Dooms (2018) propose an inter-organizational network for sustainable development in the ports industry based on a virtual learning model [21]. They propose the necessity of a net broker as the coordinator among stakeholders of the sustainable network.…”

Section: Port Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Approach towards Sustainable and Smart Coal Port Development: The Case of Huanghua Port in China

2020

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This paper focuses on measures towards sustainable development of coal ports based on the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of the triple bottom line, and examines the integration and optimization roles of smart technologies on coal port sustainability in the era of the Internet of Things. By investigating the representative case of Huanghua Port, one of the largest coal transportation ports in China, this paper enables a better understanding of the coal port’s sustainable practices driven by smart technologies. This study provides measures on the intelligent renovation, coal dust pollution treatment, air pollution treatment and sewage treatment, the customer and employee satisfaction improvement, and community involvement as well as social reputation enhancement. The research investigates the effectiveness of measures on the coal port’s sustainability by examining changes in key performance indicators and further examines the integration and optimization roles of smart technologies. The findings show that the approach taken by the port can effectively promote the coal port’s sustainability. The intelligent operation control system linking the separate nodes in operation, the ecological intelligent control system integrating environmental protection functions, and the intelligent service platform linking supply chain members are interrelated and interact to achieve the continuous optimization of decisions towards coal port sustainability. This study offers managerial insights for the port operators and policymakers towards the sustainable and smart development of ports.

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“…Seaports are in a unique embedded position in the supply chain, which enables them to provide incentives to industry stakeholders in their efforts to improve the industry's sustainability. Sustainable business is inevitable for seaports also, due to the customers requiring sustainable and green supply chains initiatives that strengthen to the ports' sustainability [31].…”

Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Maritime National Single Window—A Prerequisite for Sustainable Seaport Business

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This paper presents a comprehensive review of National Single Window concept and its impact on sustainability in maritime transport and seaports. The theoretical frameworks of sustainability, maritime transport, seaports, the National Single Window and the Maritime National Single Window is provided. The importance of stakeholder connectivity in maritime transport and seaports in improving sustainability is demonstrated, as well as the advantages of smoother data exchange through global analysis of National Single Window examples, the majority of which present national and regional best practices and initiatives. Empirical data has been provided in order to demonstrate the impact of National Single Windows and Maritime National Single Windows on seaport sustainability (economic, environmental, and social).

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Creating an industry-level business model for sustainability: The case of the European ports industry

Cited by 45 publications

References 35 publications

Implementation of Sustainable Motorways of the Sea Services Multi-Criteria Analysis of a Croatian Port System

Implementation of Sustainable Motorways of the Sea Services Multi-Criteria Analysis of a Croatian Port System

Approach towards Sustainable and Smart Coal Port Development: The Case of Huanghua Port in China

Maritime National Single Window—A Prerequisite for Sustainable Seaport Business

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