Overview

This book presents theory-driven discussion on the link between implementing green shipping practices (GSP) and shipping firm performance. It examines the shipping industry’s challenge of supporting economic growth while enhancing environmental performance. Consisting of nine chapters, the book covers topics such as the conceptualization of green shipping practices(GSPs), measurement scales for evaluating GSP implementation, greening capability, greening and performance relativity (GPR), green management practice, and green shipping network. In view of the increasing quest for environment protection in the shipping sector, this book provides a good reference for firms to understand and evaluate their capability in carrying out green operations on their shipping activities.

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Author:   Y.H. Venus Lun ,  Kee-hung Lai ,  Christina W.Y. Wong ,  T. C. E. Cheng
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   3.435kg
ISBN:  

9783319264806

ISBN 10:   331926480
Pages:   134
Publication Date:   30 November 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

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The authors are members of the Shipping Research Centre (SRC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The SRC has a critical mass of active researchers with diverse and profound expertise in shipping and logistics management. SRC members have secured a number of consultancy projects and research grants. They have published widely in scholarly and professional journals to share their cutting-edge research findings.

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