Advances in Consumer Research
Issue:6 : 2953-2956
Original Article
Green Logistics Practices And Their Impact On Port Sustainability: A Study Of Thoothukudi District
 ,
1
Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Business Administration, Kamaraj College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi. (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu)
2
Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Kamaraj College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi. (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu)
Abstract

This study examines the implementation of green logistics practices at the V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi District and evaluates their impact on port sustainability. With increasing environmental concerns and regulatory pressure, ports are adopting eco-friendly logistics strategies to reduce emissions, optimize energy use, and enhance operational performance. A structured questionnaire was administered to 199 stakeholders involved in port operations, logistics firms, freight forwarders, and transportation providers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney U test, correlation analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results indicate that green practices such as energy-efficient equipment, waste management systems, and digital tracking tools are positively associated with environmental and operational sustainability. Significant differences in perceptions were observed between respondent groups, and SEM results confirm a strong positive impact of green logistics practices on port sustainability outcomes. Recommendations for policy and practice are discussed

Keywords
Recommended Articles
Original Article
Prediction Of Financial Distress of Selected Service Sector Companies with Special Reference to Travel, Tourism, And Hospitality Industry: An Empirical Study Using Z-Score And X-Score Models
...
Original Article
Public Administration Strategies For Supporting Quality Education (SDG 4) In Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Review
...
Original Article
Shifting Environmental Conditions, Plant Microbes Stability, and Chemical Defense Responses: Emerging Trends
Original Article
Understanding the Psychological Determinants of Apparel Buying Behaviour among Students: A Comparative Study across Professional, Technical, and Higher Education Streams
Loading Image...
Volume 2, Issue:6
Citations
89 Views
79 Downloads
Share this article
© Copyright Advances in Consumer Research