Prioritizing Criteria for Establishing a Green Shipping Corridor Between the Ports of Sines and Luanda Using Fuzzy AHP

Alberto Antonio Bengue, Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi-Borazjani (), Valentina Chkoniya, José Luís Cacho and Mariantonietta Fiore
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Alberto Antonio Bengue: Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi-Borazjani: Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Valentina Chkoniya: Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP) and Aveiro Institute of Accounting and Administration (ISCA), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
José Luís Cacho: Port of Sines, 7521-953 Sines, Portugal

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 21, 1-32

Abstract: As port authorities and cargo operators seek strategies to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring operational efficiency, some are turning to the concept of green corridors. These solutions aim to establish formalized partnerships among ports, carriers, shippers, and countries. During the process, the stakeholders must consider four priority areas (alternative fuels, bunkering infrastructure, vessel decarbonization pathways, and cargo demand dynamics) from seven angles (environmental, economic, infrastructure, regulatory, operational, technological, and social). This study explores the prioritization of these criteria for establishing a green maritime corridor between two major ports in Portugal and Angola, which would be a significant step toward promoting sustainable global trade. Utilizing the fuzzy AHP, this research analyzes all these factors and their associated sub-criteria derived from a comprehensive literature review and consultations with stakeholders from the Ports of Sines and Luanda. The findings show the dominance of environmental compatibility and economic viability, while social acceptance shows the lowest score. This framework guides the decision-making process for developing a sustainable shipping corridor. The results offer valuable insights for policymakers which can guide them in fostering resilient maritime transport routes, accelerating the adoption of decarbonization strategies and playing a critical role in achieving the IMO’s zero-emission targets by 2050.

Keywords: sustainable global trade; data science; green logistics; green shipping; climate change; decarbonization; multiple criteria decision-making; supply chain; collaborative strategies; net zero emissions; partnerships for cooperation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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