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

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  • Alberto Antonio Bengue

    (Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
    Port of Luanda, Luanda, Angola)

  • Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi-Borazjani

    (Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
    Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), 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
    Civil Engineering Department, ISISE, University of Coimbra, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • José Luís Cacho

    (Port of Sines, 7521-953 Sines, Portugal)

  • Mariantonietta Fiore

    (Department of Economics, University of Foggia, Via Caggese n. 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy)

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.

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  • Alberto Antonio Bengue & Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi-Borazjani & Valentina Chkoniya & José Luís Cacho & Mariantonietta Fiore, 2024. "Prioritizing Criteria for Establishing a Green Shipping Corridor Between the Ports of Sines and Luanda Using Fuzzy AHP," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(21), pages 1-32, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:21:p:9563-:d:1512929
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