Green Port Management Strategies for Decarbonizing Sea Transportation and Improving Maritime Logistics Resilience
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Maritime transportation faces increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining the continuity and resilience of logistics operations amid environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain disruptions. This study examines green port management strategies for decarbonizing maritime transportation and strengthening maritime logistics resilience. A qualitative literature-based research approach was employed through the review of relevant academic books, peer-reviewed journal articles, institutional reports, policy documents, and other credible scientific sources. The collected literature was analyzed using qualitative content analysis to identify recurring themes, strategic measures, relationships, and theoretical insights related to green port management, maritime decarbonization, and logistics resilience. The findings indicate that renewable energy integration, port electrification, alternative low- and zero-carbon fuels, energy-efficiency measures, digitalization, green infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration can contribute to reducing maritime emissions while strengthening operational continuity and adaptive capacity. The study develops an integrated framework that conceptualizes green port management as a strategic link between maritime decarbonization and logistics resilience. The framework integrates technological, operational, organizational, governance, and environmental dimensions and demonstrates that effective green port transformation requires coordinated rather than isolated interventions. Overall, the findings suggest that green port management can support both long-term emission reduction and the development of more adaptive and resilient maritime logistics systems.
Keywords: green port management; maritime decarbonization; maritime logistics resilience; port electrification; sustainable maritime transportation; green ports.
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