Sustainable Logistics Services of Food Provisions on Merchant Ships
Potential for Reducing Environmental Damage
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Beschreibung
In the context of the maritime industry, sustainable logistics for ship provisioning represents an underexplored yet critical area for innovation and development. Existing literature predominantly focuses on general logistics practices, supply chain efficiency, and sustainability in terrestrial environments. However, there is a noticeable gap in research addressing the unique challenges of maritime provisioning logistics, particularly in terms of food security, crew well-being, and long-term sustainability in isolated environments. This monograph fills that gap by offering a comprehensive analysis of current practices, identifying challenges, and proposing innovative solutions tailored to the maritime context. By employing frameworks such as the Sustainable Balanced Scorecard (SBSC) and advanced statistical methodologies, the book provides practical solutions for improving provisioning efficiency while reducing the ecological footprint and enhancing crew well-being. The novelty of this work lies in its specific approach to sustainability in maritime food provisioning, combining empirical research, regulatory analysis, and strategic development. It not only addresses the technical aspects of logistics but also delves into the social and environmental dimensions that are increasingly prioritised by the maritime industry.
https://www.mdpi.com/books/monograph/11185
Autor*in
Marieta Stefanova
Marieta Stefanova, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Bulgaria, where she teaches bachelor’s- and master’s-level courses in logistics, quality management, safety, environmental and security management, and freight forwarding. She has more than twenty-five years of professional experience as a quality manager in food manufacturing plants.
Stefanova is actively involved in several professional organisations, including the Expert Council of the Center for Quality of Goods and Consumer Protection at the University of Economics—Varna, the Union of Scientists Bulgaria, and the IGWT International Association for Commodity Science and Technology. She is also a life member of the International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA) and holds associate membership in the Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans (UdEkoM Balkan). Additionally, she is a member of WoodEMA, the International Association for Economics and Management in Wood Processing and Furniture Manufacturing. With more than fifty published articles in national and international scientific journals, her research interests focus on quality management, logistics, and food safety.
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