A Conceptual Model for Measuring a Circular Economy of Seaports: A Case Study on Antwerp and Koper Ports

Rebeka Kovačič Lukman, Kristijan Brglez and Damjan Krajnc
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Rebeka Kovačič Lukman: Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor, Mariborska c. 7, SI-3000 Celje, Slovenia
Kristijan Brglez: Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor, Mariborska c. 7, SI-3000 Celje, Slovenia
Damjan Krajnc: Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 6, 1-18

Abstract: This paper introduces a conceptual model for evaluating seaports’ acceleration towards the circular economy. The model is based on the identification and definition of circular economy indicators, weighted according to the 9 R-strategy transitions towards the circular economy. We have employed the analytical hierarchy process for weight detection and further calculations of the final seaport circularity value. Our results suggest conceptual validity and provide a detailed insight into the circular activities of the seaports from the indicators, as well as 9 Rs and sustainability perspectives.

Keywords: circular economy; ports; methodology; circular economy indicators; Koper; Antwerp (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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