Smart GIS Applications for Enhancing Green Port Practices in Malaysian Seaports: A Proposed Conceptual Framework
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https://doi.org/10.37934/sijtl.1.1.112Keywords:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Green port practices (GPPs), Malaysian portsAbstract
Ports are vital to global trade but face significant environmental challenges, including emissions, pollution, and resource inefficiencies. Green port practices (GPPs) aim to address these issues by promoting sustainable operations. This study explores integrating smart Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications into green port practices, highlighting its potential to enhance environmental management and operational efficiency. Smart or innovative GIS combines real-time data from sensors, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to monitor, analyse, and predict environmental impacts. Key applications include emission tracking, waste management optimization, renewable energy planning, and biodiversity conservation. Case studies from leading ports demonstrate the effectiveness of smart GIS in reducing emissions, improving resource allocation, and aligning with global sustainability goals. Despite these successes, the adoption of smart GIS in Malaysian ports remains limited, constrained by high implementation costs, data integration challenges, and a lack of technical expertise. This research addresses these gaps by proposing a conceptual framework for integrating smart GIS into green port practices, tailored to the Malaysian context. The framework emphasizes data integration, spatial analysis, decision support, stakeholder collaboration, and real-time monitoring. The findings illustrate how smart GIS can drive sustainable port development by reducing environmental impacts, enhancing decision-making, and fostering stakeholder collaboration. By adopting these technologies, Malaysian ports can align with international sustainability standards and strengthen their competitiveness. This study contributes to advancing green port practices by providing actionable insights and a roadmap for integrating smart GIS into port operations in Malaysia
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