The thesis focuses on the importance of sustainable development in port operations, with a particular emphasis on the concept of green ports. Ports play a crucial role in global logistics and the economy, but they are also significant sources of environmental impact. The research highlights the need to balance economic growth, environmental protection, and social responsibility.
The theoretical part defines the basic concepts and presents the key functions of organizations involved in port management. It further explores the environmental, economic, and social aspects of port activities, emphasizing the role of sustainability in minimizing negative environmental effects.
The empirical part of the thesis presents the case of the Slovenian port Luka Koper, recognized as a good practice example in implementing green initiatives. Various environmental protection measures are analyzed, including noise monitoring, air quality control, marine environment monitoring, waste management, energy efficiency, and biodiversity conservation. Special attention is given to the use of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), which encourages the arrival of cleaner and more environmentally friendly ships.
In addition to environmental efforts, the thesis also addresses the port’s care for employees and the local community, underlining the port's potential to contribute to regional social development. The concluding analysis assesses the effectiveness of the implemented measures and underlines the importance of an integrated and strategic approach to sustainable port management.
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