Published: November 2015
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.
Table of Contents
Green Shipping Practices
Introduction to Green Shipping Practices
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 3-15
Adoption of Green Shipping Practices
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 17-29
Measures for Evaluating Green Shipping Practices
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 31-42
Green Shipping Networks
Green Management Practices
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 45-59
Development of a Green Shipping Network
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 61-76
Evaluation of Green Shipping Networks
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 77-90
Greening and Firm Performance
Shipping Operations and Green Capability
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 93-107
Relativity Between Greening and Performance
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 109-119
Greening Propensity
Y. H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W. Y. Wong, T. C. E. Cheng
Pages 121-134
