Poo, MCP, Yang, Z, Lau, YY and Jarumaneeroj, P (2024) Assessing the impact of Arctic shipping routes on the global container shipping network’s connectivity. Polar Geography, 47 (3). pp. 219-239. ISSN 1088-937X

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Abstract

Amidst the intensifying impact of climate change, the extension of navigable periods along Arctic Shipping Routes (ASRs) has garnered attention as a maritime route for container vessels. The urgency to comprehend the reverberations of ASRs on the global container shipping network (GCSN) led to the development of the Latitudinal Centrality Index (LCI), which integrates latitude and centrality in maritime analysis. This index evaluates ASRs’ influence across 968 port nodes within the GCSN. By exploring scenarios encompassing seasonal fluctuations over the years, this study delves into the sway of ASRs compared to a benchmark state devoid of ASR engagement. The study’s revelations highlight a discovery: the assimilation of ASRs augments interconnectivity, or resilience, within the GCSN. The GCSN thrives as a cohesive and adaptable entity upon full integration of ASRs, indicating a promising trajectory for global container shipping.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	0406 Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience; 1604 Human Geography; Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) V Naval Science > VM Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering
Divisions:	Engineering
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	09 Oct 2024 13:40
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2024 13:45
DOI or ID number:	10.1080/1088937X.2024.2399775
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/24482

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