A systematic literature review: Approaches towards sustainable ports in The Gulf: A focus on Saudi Arabia and UAE

Helal, Osayd, Haider, Jing ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5550-1342, Skeete, Jean-Paul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2404-2910 and Lim, Sehwa 2024. A systematic literature review: Approaches towards sustainable ports in The Gulf: A focus on Saudi Arabia and UAE. Presented at: The 28th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2024), Bangkok, Thailand, 7–10 July 2024.

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Abstract

This systematic literature review delves into port sustainability, highlighting significant gaps and challenges in the maritime industry's sustainable practices. The literature reveals a concentrated effort on automation, digitalisation, eco-friendly technology adoption, pollution control, energy management, and adherence to port-specific environmental regulations and compliance frameworks. However, the adoption of these practices varies globally, underscoring the importance of geographical context. Specifically, this study focuses on the Middle East, inspired by a 2022 World Bank Report that ranked the region's ports highly in sustainability according to the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). Employing a systematic review of 25 articles under two main themes—technological advancements and green initiatives for sustainability—the study uncovers three primary concerns: the lack of standardised key performance indicators for port sustainability, operational challenges in implementing sustainable initiatives, and the impact of geographical and political factors on the adoption of sustainability practices. The study underscores the need for collaborative efforts among port authorities, shipping companies, government bodies, industry associations, and research institutions in promoting sustainable practices, considering that geographical and political factors are essential intervening variables. Keywords: sustainable ports, digital ports, intelligent ports, green ports, Middle East, Gulf ports, Saudi Arabia, UAE

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Subjects:	V Naval Science > V Naval Science (General)
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	3 October 2024
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2024 14:50
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/171508

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