Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function
This research presents a comprehensive analysis of sustainable port operations in two countries, utilizing econometric models, including the stochastic frontier and Cobb–Douglas models, to examine critical elements such as the number of empty containers and vessel traffic. These factors, driven by g...
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| author | Claudia Durán Ivan Derpich Fabricio Moreno Amir Karbassi Yazdi Yong Tan |
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| description | This research presents a comprehensive analysis of sustainable port operations in two countries, utilizing econometric models, including the stochastic frontier and Cobb–Douglas models, to examine critical elements such as the number of empty containers and vessel traffic. These factors, driven by globalization, significantly impact the environmental and social dynamics within port operations. By integrating these models, this study assesses efficiency and sustainability, addressing methodological gaps in existing research, particularly in the quantification and generalization of CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Findings indicate that, despite differences in port management and operations, CO<sub>2</sub> levels can be estimated using operational variables without the need for complete CO<sub>2</sub> traceability throughout the logistics chain. This study concludes by emphasizing the importance of incorporating international environmental standards into port operations and recommends the use of econometric models as tools for assessing and managing port sustainability effectively. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a02684e9b2da46d7a1dd9e66bf54fbf32024-12-27T14:33:29ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122024-12-011212228510.3390/jmse12122285Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas FunctionClaudia Durán0Ivan Derpich1Fabricio Moreno2Amir Karbassi Yazdi3Yong Tan4Industrial Engineering Department, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Santiago 7800002, ChileIndustrial Engineering Department, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago 9170124, ChileFaculty of Sciences & Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussel, BelgiumDepartamento de Ingeniería Industrial y de Sistemas, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica 1010069, ChileSchool of Management, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, UKThis research presents a comprehensive analysis of sustainable port operations in two countries, utilizing econometric models, including the stochastic frontier and Cobb–Douglas models, to examine critical elements such as the number of empty containers and vessel traffic. These factors, driven by globalization, significantly impact the environmental and social dynamics within port operations. By integrating these models, this study assesses efficiency and sustainability, addressing methodological gaps in existing research, particularly in the quantification and generalization of CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Findings indicate that, despite differences in port management and operations, CO<sub>2</sub> levels can be estimated using operational variables without the need for complete CO<sub>2</sub> traceability throughout the logistics chain. This study concludes by emphasizing the importance of incorporating international environmental standards into port operations and recommends the use of econometric models as tools for assessing and managing port sustainability effectively.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/12/2285sustainabilityport logisticsoperations efficiencyCobb–Douglas function |
| spellingShingle | Claudia Durán Ivan Derpich Fabricio Moreno Amir Karbassi Yazdi Yong Tan Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function Journal of Marine Science and Engineering sustainability port logistics operations efficiency Cobb–Douglas function |
| title | Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function |
| title_full | Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function |
| title_fullStr | Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function |
| title_short | Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function |
| title_sort | modelling sustainable port operations balancing inputs and outputs with the cobb douglas function |
| topic | sustainability port logistics operations efficiency Cobb–Douglas function |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/12/2285 |
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