Abstract:

From the perspective of social systems theory, the construction of green ports requires balancing the various systems related to ports to achieve a harmonious integration of economic benefits and environmental protection. In China, green ports in a critical transition period have made progress in promoting clean energy applications, supported by a comprehensive, multi-level, and broad-ranging legal framework. However, the construction of green ports in China still faces legal challenges, such as insufficient legal provisions for economic incentives for shore power for ships, incomplete legal systems for regulating port and ship pollutants, and outdated evaluation systems for green port construction. Future efforts should focus on improving the legal system for economic incentives for shore power in green ports by promoting subsidy systems, emphasizing tax incentives, and exploring green financial investment and financing mechanisms. The legal supervision system for ship-source water pollutants in ports should be strengthened by optimizing joint supervision mechanisms and clarifying regulatory authorities for ballast water discharge control. The green port evaluation index system should be perfected by optimizing evaluation indicators and feasibility grading rules, so as to seek new paths of implementation and development for green port construction.

Key words: green port, “double carbon”goals, shore power for ships, water pollutant monitoring and regulation, green port evaluation index system