Sustainability-Oriented Port Management: Biomass Gasification as a Strategic Tool for Green and Circular Maritime Logistics

Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi-Borazjani (), Shahzada Adeel, Valentina Chkoniya and Luís A. C. Tarelho ()
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Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi-Borazjani: Department of Environment and Planning and Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Shahzada Adeel: Department of Business Education, University of Chenab, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan
Valentina Chkoniya: Aveiro Institute of Accounting and Administration (ISCA) and Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Luís A. C. Tarelho: Department of Environment and Planning and Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 6, 1-32

Abstract: The maritime industry faces growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt sustainable practices. Ports, as critical logistics hubs, can drive this transition. This review aims to assess biomass gasification as a strategic tool for sustainable port management, highlighting its role in reducing fossil fuel dependency and promoting circular economy principles. Using a thematic review approach, recent advancements in gasification technology are analyzed alongside environmental, economic, and social impacts. However, key barriers, such as feedstock variability, high capital costs, and fragmented policies, hinder widespread adoption. Proposed solutions emphasize policy integration, stakeholder collaboration, and hybrid energy approaches. Case studies demonstrate successful implementations, reinforcing biomass gasification’s role in achieving greener, more resilient port operations. These insights provide a strategic foundation for policymakers and industry stakeholders.

Keywords: port sustainability; circular economy; decarbonization; green shipping; green ports; waste-to-bioenergy; renewable energy; blue economy (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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