Open AccessConcept of Green Ports. Case study of the Seaport in Gdynia
Author(s) -
Sandra Żukowska
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
prace komisji geografii komunikacji ptg
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2543-859X
pISSN - 1426-5915
DOI - 10.4467/2543859xpkg.20.020.12788
Subject(s) - port (circuit theory) , sustainable development , business , transport system , environmentally friendly , multimodal transport , sustainability , sustainable transport , environmental impact assessment , environmental economics , environmental planning , transport engineering , engineering , environmental science , economics , ecology , marketing , electrical engineering , biology
World transport faces a serious challenge, which involves the detrimental impact of its activity on the environment. Marine transport is a significant link in the worldwide transport system, which provides the free flow of diversified cargoes and offers competitive prices compared to other modes of transport for the carriage of goods. Seaports enabling waterborne transport have a major impact on the economic, social and natural environment. Port managing authorities show growing awareness of the negative influence of port units on the surrounding environment. Concurrently, environmentally friendly measures are implemented in line with the principles of sustainable development. The article aim is to present the characteristics of the green ports concept in response to ports struggle with environmental problems. The article presents port development background and the evolving approach to environmental issues. The seaport in Gdynia is an example of pursuing a sustainable development policy, and informally is well embedded in the concept of green ports.