Sustainable Strategies for Green Ports and Maritime Logistics: Innovations, Challenges, and Best Practices—2nd Edition
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 4 July 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: port management; logistic; blue economy; digitalization; maritime transportation; energy transition
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Interests: marine industry; Industry 4.0; maritime transport
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Interests: port management; logistic; blue economy; digitalization; maritime transportation
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Interests: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; bayesian networks for civil engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of the first volume, we are pleased to launch Volume 2 of the Special Issue “Sustainable Strategies for Green Ports and Maritime Logistics: Innovations, Challenges, and Best Practices”.
This second volume aims to deepen and expand the discussion on the role of ports and maritime logistics in the global transition to sustainable transport systems. Considering new regulatory frameworks, technological breakthroughs, and evolving environmental challenges, the Special Issue will emphasize practical solutions and strategic frameworks to accelerate green transformation across maritime networks.
We particularly welcome contributions focused on port decarbonization strategies, energy transition pathways, integration of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, digital twins), and holistic approaches to planning and managing resilient, low-carbon port ecosystems. Studies that explore the role of ports as energy hubs or demonstrate successful public–private innovation initiatives are also encouraged.
In this volume, we seek high-quality research papers, reviews, and case studies that provide not only technical solutions, but also strategic and governance insights aligned with sustainability goals in maritime logistics.
We look forward to your contributions to shaping the future of greener and smarter ports.
Prof. Dr. Nicoletta González-Cancelas
Dr. Rodrigo Fernández
Prof. Dr. Alberto Camarero Orive
Dr. Francisco Soler Flores
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable port operations
- green maritime logistics
- decarbonization strategies
- energy transition
- digital twins
- artificial intelligence in logistics
- optimization models
- port resilience and risk management
- blue economy
- smart infrastructure
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