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

Year: 2025

Type: article

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.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su17062634

Authors: Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi-Borazjani, Shahzada Adeel, Valentina Chkoniya, Luís A. C. Tarelho

Institutions: Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar, University of Aveiro, The University of Chenab, Gujrat, University of Coimbra

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896