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An evaluation of green shipping networks to minimize external cost in the Pearl River Delta region

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  • Lun, Y.H. Venus
  • Lai, Kee-hung
  • Cheng, T.C. Edwin

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The sustainable development of shipping and port operations has attracted increasing attention of the shipping community. Of particular concern is the environmental damage caused by shipping-related activities. In this study we evaluate the external cost incurred from barge and containership usage in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region and, based on this external cost, determine the environmental damage caused by container shipping activities in the region. Applying the external cost approach, we classify the ports in the region into feeder ports, direct ports, and hub ports. Our analysis suggests that three green shipping networks servicing the region can be developed. Our findings provide policy makers with helpful guidance on ways to strengthen the logistical capability of the PRD region while reducing the environmental harm from shipping activities.

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  • Lun, Y.H. Venus & Lai, Kee-hung & Cheng, T.C. Edwin, 2013. "An evaluation of green shipping networks to minimize external cost in the Pearl River Delta region," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 80(2), pages 320-328.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:tefoso:v:80:y:2013:i:2:p:320-328
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2012.08.014
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    1. Sung-Ho Shin & Oh Kyoung Kwon & Xiao Ruan & Prem Chhetri & Paul Tae-Woo Lee & Shahrooz Shahparvari, 2018. "Analyzing Sustainability Literature in Maritime Studies with Text Mining," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-19, September.
    2. Inge Vierth & Victor Sowa & Kevin Cullinane, 2019. "Evaluating the external costs of trailer transport: a comparison of sea and road," Maritime Economics & Logistics, Palgrave Macmillan;International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME), vol. 21(1), pages 61-78, March.
    3. Venus Lun, Y.H. & Lai, Kee-hung & Wong, Christina W.Y. & Cheng, T.C.E., 2015. "Environmental governance mechanisms in shipping firms and their environmental performance," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 78(C), pages 82-92.
    4. Dinwoodie, John & Landamore, Melanie & Rigot-Muller, Patrick, 2014. "Dry bulk shipping flows to 2050: Delphi perceptions of early career specialists," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 88(C), pages 64-75.

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