A Conceptual Model for Measuring a Circular Economy of Seaports: A Case Study on Antwerp and Koper Ports

Location Antwerp (BE), Koper (SI)
Year 2022 (March)
Status Final
Language EN
Author(s) Rebeka Kovacic Lukman, Kristijan Brglez, Damjan Krajnc

Abstract

This paper introduces a conceptual model for evaluating seaports’ acceleration towards the circular economy. The model is based on the identification and definition of circular economy indicators, weighted according to the 9 R-strategy transitions towards the circular economy. The analytical hierarchy process was applied for weight determination and further calculations of the final circularity value. The results suggest conceptual validity and provide a detailed insight into the circular activities of the seaports from the indicators, as well as 9 Rs and sustainability perspectives.

Keywords: circular economy, ports, methodology, circular economy indicators, Koper, Antwerp

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