Exploring the Carbon Abatement Strategies in Shipping Using System Dynamics Approach

Xinjia Gao, Aoshuang Zhu and Qifeng Yu ()
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Xinjia Gao: College of Transport and Communications, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
Aoshuang Zhu: College of Transport and Communications, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
Qifeng Yu: College of Transport and Communications, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 18, 1-25

Abstract: Amid growing global concerns about climate change and its environmental impact, the maritime sector is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions. This study presents a system dynamics model that predicts and simulates vessel carbon emissions, considering different scenarios such as the implementation of carbon levies and the use of alternative marine fuels. The research focuses on the Pacific route, a key international container route, as a practical case study to simulate ship emissions along the Shanghai-Los Angeles container route under various emission reduction measures. Through a comparative analysis of different policy combinations, the findings demonstrate the effectiveness of carbon taxation and the adoption of diverse fuels in reducing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from ships. Furthermore, the combination of these policies proves to be more effective in reducing emissions than implementing them individually. These results provide valuable insights for policymakers, industry professionals, and researchers working towards achieving low-carbon transitions in the shipping sector.

Keywords: shipping; carbon tax; system dynamics; ship carbon emission reduction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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