Navigating ports and the circular economy : transitioning fossil fuel ports for a sustainable future / Veronica Schulz (senior researcher, Kühne Logistics University, Germany), Michael G.H. Bell (professor of ports and maritime logistics), John M. Rose (Neil Smith Research Chair in Sustainable Transport Futures) and Glenn Geers (adjunct professor, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, University of Sydney, Australia).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schulz, Veronica, author.

Bell, Michael G. H., author.

Rose, John M., author.

Geers, D. Glenn, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Circular economy.

Harbors.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This forward-thinking book offers an actional roadmap to reinventing fossil fuel ports as circular economy precincts. The authors advocate for decarbonised ports that recover materials, host clean energy production plants, and support new industries. With coordinated effort, ports can cut emissions, create skilled jobs, attract investment and improve local environments. Using real-world cases, the book provides clear guidance on assessing existing assets and hinterland strengths, launching low-risk pilot projects, scaling proven technologies, redesigning business models and aligning policy, finance and governance. Chapters cover industrial symbiosis, renewable power, digital and automation solutions, funding options, and community engagement, with checklists, metrics and practical examples. Navigating Ports and the Circular Economy is an essential resource for students and scholars in transport and maritime studies, industrial ecology and sustainability. It is also a beneficial guide for port leaders, policymakers, investor and communities seeking a credible path from fossil fuel dependence to resilient, low-carbon growth"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

1. Introduction to navigating ports and the circular economy

2. Overview of global circular economy case studies in ports

3. Circular economy strategies for fossil fuel ports

4. Circular economy ports and the hinterland

5. Technology for facilitating circular economy ports

6. Circular economy business models for fossil fuel ports

7. Policy and governance for circular economy ports

8. Conclusion to navigating ports and the circular economy

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035358380 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.