Decarbonization measures in port facilities: determining the most suitable strategies from the natural resource-based view

BUCAK U., Ayaz İ. S., Esmer S.

WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s13437-025-00382-9
  • Dergi Adı: WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, ABI/INFORM
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Decarbonization measures, Fuzzy AHP–VIKOR hybrid method, Natural resource-based view, Sustainable development, Sustainable ports
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Drawing on the natural resource-based view, this study evaluated decarbonization measures in port areas to determine the most effective strategy. To do so, decarbonization measures in port operations identified from the relevant literature were weighted using Fuzzy AHP. The strategies generated by the natural resource-based view were then considered as perspectives for implementing decarbonization measures in port areas. Finally, these perspectives were ranked using Fuzzy VIKOR. The results showed that green power generation had the highest weight while the sustainable development perspective was the best alternative for facilitating implementation of the operational measures. Based on the findings, this paper discusses appropriate innovations to establish sustainable development in port areas in order to guide port practitioners and theoreticians in addressing environmental challenges in port operations.