Sustainability Implications of the Arctic Shipping Route for Shanghai Port Logistics in the Post-Pandemic Era

Shihan Du, Huining Zhang and You Kong ()
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Shihan Du: School of Economics and Management, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201303, China
Huining Zhang: School of Law, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201303, China
You Kong: College of Transport and Communications, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201303, China

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 22, 1-29

Abstract: Amidst the transformation of logistics dynamics due to the global pandemic, the attention directed toward the effects of the Arctic shipping route on Shanghai Port has intensified. This study thoroughly investigates the incorporation of the Arctic shipping route into Shanghai Port logistics, with a dedicated focus on sustainability implications in the post-pandemic era. Leveraging both gravity models and stochastic frontier gravity models, we meticulously analyze the multifaceted opportunities and challenges stemming from this integration, highlighting the pivotal roles of economic growth and geographical proximity. The empirical analysis, spanning the years 2010 to 2021, provides compelling evidence of the Arctic shipping route’s positive effects on the logistical operations of Shanghai Port. The analysis highlights its potential to substantially enhance trade volumes, streamline logistical efficiency, and broaden transit options. Additionally, our assessment of the post-pandemic challenges and opportunities faced by Shanghai Port underscores its adaptability and resilience in the constantly shifting trade milieu. Overall, this study makes significant contributions by offering a comprehensive perspective on the complex interplay between economic, geographical, and external factors. The insights provided here serve as invaluable guidance for policymakers, trade analysts, and businesses that are navigating the intricacies of the contemporary global trade environment. Our findings aim to foster sustainable and resilient trade relationships, facilitating the development of port logistics in the post-pandemic era.

Keywords: Arctic shipping route; Shanghai Port; port logistics; stochastic frontier gravity model (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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