Climate Change Countermeasures in Ports Toward Carbon Neutrality : Empirical Analysis and Potential New Countermeasures / by Yoshihisa Sugimura.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sugimura, Yoshihisa.

Series:

Sustainable Development Goals Series, 2523-3092

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Renewable energy sources.

Transportation engineering.

Traffic engineering.

Sustainability.

Renewable Energy.

Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering.

Local Subjects:

Renewable Energy.

Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering.

Sustainability.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Summary:

This book presents an in-depth examination of the challenges facing the port industry in reducing CO2 emissions. Through empirical studies and real-world data, it explores the energy consumption of cargo handling machinery and reefer containers, and introduces new technologies and methods for reducing emissions. With a focus on practical application, the book provides a valuable resource for port managers and stakeholders looking to implement effective climate change countermeasures. It also serves as a valuable resource for researchers studying ports and climate change.

Contents:

Part 1 Introduction to Climate Change Countermeasures in Ports

General Introduction to Climate Change Countermeasures in Ports

Relationship between Port Governance and Climate Change Action

Part 2 Countermeasures for Cargo Handling Machinery

Energy Saving and CO2 Reduction Effects by Electrification of Cargo Handling Machinery

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Electrification of Cargo Handling Machinery

Part Countermeasures in Refrigerated Container Areas

Simulation Model for Analysis of Energy Conservation by Roof Shade Installations

Economic Analysis of Roof Shade Installation

Part 4 New Possibilities for Climate Change Countermeasures in Ports

Organic Carbon Containment and Creation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems through Beneficial Utilization of Dredged Soil Generated by Port Development Projects

The Role of Ports in the Tradeoff Problem between Circular Economy and Climate Change Action: Potential for Increased Use of Secondary Raw Materials in the Copper Industry as a Climate Change Countermeasure

Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Sugimura, Yoshihisa Climate Change Countermeasures in Ports Toward Carbon Neutrality

ISBN:

9783031343940

3031343948

OCLC:

1394858788