POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING A GREEN PORT IN WARRI SEAPORT, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study seeks to establish a policy framework for building a green port in Warri Seaport, Nigeria. The aim of this research work is to identify the importance of green ports to the development of the maritime industry in Nigeria, also to reduce the negative impact of shipping operations to the marine environment and how sustainable shipping operations can reduce climate change. The  researcher adopted a survey research design, with a sample size of 300 respondents. The Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient was employed to evaluate the hypotheses of the empirical investigation. The findings indicate a statistically significant association between the dependent variable and the explanatory factors, we found out that different ports may face challenges in implementing a proper digitalization level that is influenced by many factors, including operations, environment, energy, safety and security, and human resources, and is possible to adopt clean energy sources. However, the study recommends that a robust policy framework for building a green port in Warri Sea port, Nigeria, should be enacted, which will increase the revenue drive of ports in Nigeria, improve air quality and reducing noise pollution in ports, such law should encompass environmental assessments, renewable energy investments, smart technology implementation, stakeholders’ collaboration, and community engagement. These recommendations will not only enhance operational efficiency but also align Warri Port with global sustainability goals.