Navigating Ports and the Circular Economy
Transitioning Fossil Fuel Ports for a Sustainable Future
Will be published approx. on 28. February 2026
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-0353-5837-3 (ISBN)
Description
This forward-thinking book offers an actionable 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, investors and communities seeking a credible path from fossil fuel dependence to resilient, low-carbon growth.
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, investors and communities seeking a credible path from fossil fuel dependence to resilient, low-carbon growth.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a well-crafted book that is so timely in synthesising the important issues facing maritime ports as they transition away from fossil fuels in a sustainable future informed by principles of circular economy. The authors meticulously identify candidate circular ecosystems, articulate precinct design principles, propose viable business models and financing, and present evaluation and governance frameworks. They offer a practical roadmap for diversification as well as guidance for coal ports. Port authorities and operators, policymakers and regulators, investors, and industry will benefit hugely from this book as a benchmark study of what can be achieved.' -- David A. Hensher AM, The University of Sydney Business School, AustraliaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0353-5837-3 (9781035358373)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Veronica Schulz, PhD Candidate, 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