A systematic review of the impact of smart ports in relation to SDG 9 in the period 2015 - 2023 (#369)

Authors

Torres Veliz, Leslie Antoane

Calderon Fernandez, Liliana Zareli

Urteaga Condori, Gabriela

Gala Shinzato, Lia Harumi

Quispe Fernandez, Pierre Alexis

Vasquez Holgado, Edwing Mishael

Sanchez Gomez, Jimmy Elias

Abstract

In recent years, the need for innovative and sustainable infrastructures has increased in order to comply with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In that sense, due to the large flow of goods worldwide and the impact produced by foreign trade operations, smart ports have positioned themselves as one of the catalysts of development and economic growth of multiple countries, as they support trade flows and an ecosystem of related activities. In addition, the digitization of ports produces a huge amount of information that makes them more profitable, efficient and sustainable. As such, smart ports, through the implementation of technologies such as the Internet of Things, blockchain and artificial intelligence, manage to improve the efficiency of port operations. In this regard, this research aims to determine the current research results of the development of smart ports for the achievement of SDG9 globally for the period 2015-2023. The methodology is the systematic review and will be developed under a qualitative and bibliographic approach, for which academic repositories such as Scopus and WoS will be reviewed and analyzed. Within the discussion, the results obtained in relation to the stated objectives are addressed, these suggest that smart ports allow sustainable economic growth, optimize human welfare and have a positive impact on sustainable development. Finally, the conclusions section highlights the implications found after the literature review and the results, as well as recommendations regarding the exploration of this topic in future research.