Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Introduction to Green Shipping Practices

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
Green Shipping Management

Part of the book series: Shipping and Transport Logistics ((STL))

  • 1873 Accesses

Abstract

Shipping refers to the business of transporting goods. Global economic development is supported by the commercial shipping industry which facilitates the completion of trade transactions. Global trade volume has significantly grown with rapid increases in global sourcing activities and dispersed production sites. On the other hand, public concerns about environmental issues such as air pollution and resource depletion caused by shipping activities have been growing rapidly with the globalization of business activities.

The research of this chapter is based on Lai et al. (2011) and Tain et al. (2014).

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  • Celik M (2009) A hybrid design methodology for structuring an integrated environmental management system (IEMS) for shipping business. J Environ Manage 90(3):1469–1475

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Cheng YH, Tsai YL (2009) Factors influencing shippers to use multiple country consolidation services in international distribution centers. Int J Prod Econ 122(1):78–88

    Article  MathSciNet  Google Scholar 

  • Cui L, Sjoholm L, Wang Y (2009) The use of third party logistics services by Swedish manufacturing firms: current situation and future prospects. Int J Shipping Transp Logistics 1(4):396

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Darnall N, Jason Jolley G, Handfield R (2008) Environmental mangament systems and green supply chain management : complements for sustainability ? Bus Strategy Environ 18(October 2006):30–45

    Google Scholar 

  • Eyring V et al (2009) Transport impacts on atmosphere and climate: shipping. Atmos Environ 44(37):4735–4771

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Goulielmos AM (2010) What can we learn from 259 years of shipping cycles? Int J Shipping Transp Logistics 2(2):125

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Guide VDR, Van Wassenhove LN (2009) OR FORUM–the evolution of closed-loop supply chain research. Oper Res 57(1):10–18

    Article  MATH  Google Scholar 

  • IEA (2012) CO2 emissions from fuel combustion. IEA (International Energy Agency), Pairs

    Google Scholar 

  • Krozer J, Mass K, Kothuis B (2003) Demonstration of environmentally sound and cost-effective shipping. J Clean Prod 11:767–777

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Lai KH (2004) Service capability and performance of logistics service providers. Transp Res Part E Logistics Transp Rev 40(5):385–399

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Lai KH, Cheng TCE, Tang AKY (2010) Green retailing: factors for success. Calif Manage Rev 52(2):6–31

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Lai KH, Lun YHV, Wong CWY, Cheng TCE (2011) Green practices in the shipping industry: conceptualization, adoption, and implications. Resour Conserv Recycl 55(6):631–638

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Lun YHV, Browne M (2009) Fleet mix in container shipping operations. Int J Shipping Transp Logistics 1(2):103–118

    Google Scholar 

  • Lun YHV, Wong CW, Lai KH, Cheng TCE (2008) Institutional perspective on the adoption of technology for the security enhancement of container transport. Transp Rev 28(1):21–33

    Google Scholar 

  • Lun YHV, Lu CS, Lai KH (2009) Introduction to the special issue on transport logistics and distribution. Int J Prod Econ 122(1):1–3

    Google Scholar 

  • Lun YHV, Lai KH, Cheng TCE (2010) Shipping and logistics management. Springer, London

    Book  Google Scholar 

  • MoT (2008) The long-term outline of energy conservation in highway and waterway transportation. MT (Ministry of Trasnport), Beijing

    Google Scholar 

  • NBS (2011) 2001–2011 China energy statistical yearbook. NBS (National Bureau of Statistics), Beijing

    Google Scholar 

  • NBS (2012) 2001–2012 China statistical yearbook. NBS (National Bureau of Statistics), Beijing

    Google Scholar 

  • OECD (2007) Cutting transport CO2 emissions: what progress?. OECD (Organization for economic cooperation and development), Paris

    Google Scholar 

  • Özen Åž, Küskü F (2009) Corporate environmental citizenship variation in developing countries: an institutional framework. J Bus Ethics 89(2):297–313

    Google Scholar 

  • Papadopoulou EM, Manthou V, Vlachopoulou M (2010) Ocean carriers’ transition from transport providers to supply chain integrators: a case study. Int J Shipping Transp Logistics 2(1):76–94

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Revkin AC (2009) Obama speaks on climate at the U.N. In: The New York Times, The New York Times, New York

    Google Scholar 

  • Rosenthal E (2009) Biggest obstacle to global climate deal may be how to pay for it. In: International herald tribune. The New York Times, New York

    Google Scholar 

  • Stigler GJ (1971) The theory of economic regulation. Bell J Econ Manage Sci 2(1):3–21

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • ten Hallers-Tjabbes CC et al (2003) Imposex and organotin concentrations in Buccinum undatum and Neptunea antiqua from the North Sea: relationship to shipping density and hydrographical conditions. Mar Environ Res 55(3):203–233

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Tian Y, Zhu QH, Lai KH, Lun YHV (2014) Analysis of greenhouse gas emission of freight transport sector in China. J Transp Geogr 40:43–52

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Urry J (2012) Changing transport and changing climates. J Transp Geogr 24:533–535

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Williamson OE (1985) The economic institutions of capitalism. Free Press, NewYork

    Google Scholar 

  • Wong CWY, Lai KH, Cheng TCE (2009a) Complementarities and alignment of information systems management and supply chain management. Int J Shipping Transp Logistics 1(2):156–171

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Wong CWY, Lai KH, Ngai EWT (2009b) The Role of supplier operational adaptation on the performance of IT-enabled transport logistics under environmental uncertainty. Int J Prod Econ 122(1):47–55. Retrieved (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2008.12.023)

    Google Scholar 

  • Wong CWY, Lai KH, Teo TSH (2009c) Institutional pressures and mindful IT management: the case of a container terminal in China. Inf Manage 46(8):434–441

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Yan X, Crookes RJ (2009) Reduction potentials of energy demand and GHG emissions in China’s road transport sector. Energy Policy 37(2):658–668

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Yang CC, Marlow PB, Lu CS (2009) Assessing resources, logistics service capabilities, innovation capabilities and the performance of container shipping services in Taiwan. Int J Prod Econ 122(1):4–20

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Zhu Q, Sarkis J, Lai KH (2008) Confirmation of a measurement model for green supply Chain management practices implementation. Int J Prod Econ 111(2):261–273

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Shipping Research Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

    Y. H. Venus Lun

  2. Shipping Research Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

    Kee-hung Lai

  3. Shipping Research Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

    Christina W. Y. Wong

  4. Shipping Research Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

    T. C. E. Cheng

Authors
  1. Y. H. Venus Lun
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Kee-hung Lai
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Christina W. Y. Wong
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. T. C. E. Cheng
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Y. H. Venus Lun .

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2016 Springer International Publishing Switzerland

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Lun, Y.H.V., Lai, Kh., Wong, C.W.Y., Cheng, T.C.E. (2016). Introduction to Green Shipping Practices. In: Green Shipping Management. Shipping and Transport Logistics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26482-0_1

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26482-0_1

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Cham

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-319-26480-6

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-319-26482-0

  • eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation