Green Concept of Ports and Transition Model

Abstract

Ports with logistics mobility have a critical role in the green transition and decarbonization targets of the sector. The decarbonization determination of maritime transport, supported by the COP 26 sectoral call and the 2050 targets, was expressed in a structure that also includes ports. In this context, ports need new strategic approaches to support port authorities in terms of energy and environmental sustainability. For this purpose, a new approach, which is defined as the “green concept framework,” was developed in this study, together with the sustainability principles of ports. The study was handled from two perspectives in terms of energy management and sustainability principles based on the green concept over the reference port area. A holistic energy efficiency potential for reference ports and 13 criteria for the green concept evaluation were examined. The analyses identified primarily energy use and waste management as the main problem areas for the port. In addition, the areas that need to be improved were defined by the port authorities based on ISO 50001 principles. In the analysis made, suggestions were developed to support energy and environmental sustainability in ports depending on the emission savings potential of 8,21%.