Sustainable Port Development Opportunities and Actor Relations at the Port of Trelleborg

Abstract: Environmental performance of sea transport is of growing concern for the evolution of European transport policy as well as local air quality management of harbour cities. This study investigates the case of Trelleborg and highlights factors, which can hinder or facilitate the improvement of stakeholder cooperation for sustainable port development. The developed orientations suggest enhancement in the field of (1) environmental performance and (2) economic viability of port operations and also considers (3) social feasibility. The identification of opportunities for improvement and actor interaction considered being an essential step (a) to develop environmental performance strategies and (b) to implement onshore and on-board technological alternatives.