Evolutionary Game Analysis of Customs Supervision Mechanisms for Sustainable Green Port Development

Wenbing Shui and Wenhui Song ()
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Wenbing Shui: School of Transportation Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China
Wenhui Song: School of Transportation Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 12, 1-24

Abstract: Against the backdrop of rapidly expanding international trade and escalating environmental challenges, the development of green ports has emerged as a pivotal element of sustainable development. This study addresses the critical issues of insufficient corporate motivation for transformation and inadequate regulatory mechanisms by establishing a tripartite evolutionary game model involving government, customs, and port enterprises. Key findings demonstrate that customs supervision significantly reduces enterprises’ transition costs and enhances environmental compliance willingness, though its effectiveness depends on complementary government policies including environmental taxation and fiscal incentives. When regulatory intensity is weak, enterprises persist with conventional practices; conversely, strengthened supervision accelerates strategic convergence toward sustainable governance. This research provides a theoretical foundation for policymakers to formulate green port initiatives while offering practical guidance for enterprises to align with sustainability objectives, thereby contributing to environmentally responsible port development.

Keywords: green ports; government regulation; customs supervision; port logistics enterprises; evolutionary game theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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