Carbon dioxide emissions of the container transport from Far East into the European hinterland through Jade-Weser-Port compared to other European deepwater ports

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• ACKNOWLEDGEMNENT
• LIST OF FIGURES
• LIST OF TABLES
• LIST OF DIAGRAMS
• LIST OF FORMULAS
• ABBREVIATIONS
• 1. CHAPTER – INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Problem statement
• 1.2 Introduction of the considered deepwater ports
• 1.3 Objectives and Research questions
• 1.4 Dissertation Structure
• 2. CHAPTER- LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Research Background
• 2.3 Green logistics related terms
• 2.3.1 Environmental impacts of logistics
• 2.3.2 Global warming potential and conversion factors
• 2.4 Maritime related Terms
• 2.4.1 Maritime Supply Chain
• 2.4.2 Hinterland
• 2.4.3 Port competitiveness
• 2.4.4 Intermodal transport
• 2.5 Carbon auditing / Carbon footprinting
• 2.5.1 Carbon auditing of ocean going vessels
• 2.5.2 Carbon auditing of port related emissions
• 2.5.3 Carbon auditing of road freight transport
• 2.5.4 Carbon auditing of rail freight transport
• 2.5.5 Carbon auditing of inland waterway transport
• 2.6 Measures for CO2 reduction of maritime supply chain
• 2.7 Conclusion
• 3. CHAPTER – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Research philosophy
• 3.3 Research approach
• 3.4 Data collection
• 3.4.1 Secondary data
• 3.4.2 Primary data
• 3.5 Applied methods and tools for calculation of CO2 emissions
• 3.5.1 Ocean transport
• 3.5.2 Road transport
• 3.5.3 Rail intermodal transport
• 3.5.4 Inland waterway intermodal transport
• 3.5.5 Average hinterland emissions
• 3.5.6 Port related emissions
• 3.6 Investigation of port characteristics and hinterland connectivity
• 3.7 CO₂ reduction measures for JWP's Maritime Supply Chain
• 3.8 Research reliability
• 3.9 Research validity
• 3.10 Conclusion
• 4. CHAPTER – FINDINGS AND RESULTS
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Research Question 1
• 4.2.1 CO2 emissions from ocean transport
• 4.2.2 CO2 emissions from road transport
• 4.2.3 CO2 emissions from rail transport
• 4.2.4 CO2 emissions from barge transport
• 4.2.5 Average hinterland emissions
• 4.2.6 Total maritime supply chain emissions
• 4.3 Research Question 2
• 4.3.1 Jade-Weser-Port
• 4.3.2 Port of Rotterdam
• 4.3.3 Port of Antwerp
• 4.3.4 Port of Zeebrugge
• 4.3.5 Port of Trieste
• 4.4 Research Question 3

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation investigates the carbon dioxide emissions associated with maritime container transport from Asia to the European hinterland. Specifically, it compares the emissions of the emerging Jade-Weser-Port (JWP) in Germany to those of other deepwater ports, including Rotterdam, Antwerp, Zeebrugge, and Trieste. The research also explores the competitive factors of these ports, including their hinterland connectivity, and examines potential CO2 reduction measures for the entire maritime door-to-door container transport chain.

• Comparison of CO2 emissions for different transport modes and ports
• Analysis of hinterland connectivity and its impact on emissions
• Evaluation of CO2 reduction measures for maritime supply chains
• Assessment of JWP's competitiveness and potential for CO2 emission reduction
• Contribution to the understanding of sustainable practices in maritime logistics

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the problem statement, outlining the importance of analyzing carbon dioxide emissions in maritime container transport. It defines the scope of the research by focusing on JWP and its comparison with other deepwater ports. The chapter concludes by outlining the objectives and research questions that will be addressed in the following chapters.

Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive literature review, discussing relevant concepts and research findings in the fields of green logistics, maritime transport, and carbon auditing. It defines key terms, explains the environmental impacts of logistics, and explores different methods for calculating carbon emissions from various modes of transport within the maritime supply chain.

Chapter 3 delves into the research methodology, outlining the chosen research philosophy, approach, and data collection methods. It explains the specific methods and tools used for calculating CO2 emissions from ocean transport, road transport, rail transport, inland waterway transport, and ports. The chapter also discusses the investigation of port characteristics and hinterland connectivity, as well as CO2 reduction measures specifically for JWP's maritime supply chain.

Chapter 4 presents the findings and results of the research, analyzing the CO2 emissions from different transport modes and ports. It examines the performance of JWP in relation to other deepwater ports and discusses the challenges and opportunities for CO2 reduction within the maritime supply chain. This chapter provides a detailed analysis of each research question, presenting the quantitative results and qualitative insights gathered from the study.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on the carbon dioxide emissions of maritime container transport, particularly through the Jade-Weser-Port (JWP) in Germany. Key concepts include sustainable logistics, deepwater port competitiveness, hinterland connectivity, CO2 reduction measures, carbon auditing, and intermodal transport.