Management of Ship-Generated Waste Reception at the Port of Szczecin as a Key Component in the Reverse Logistics Chain

Abstract

Waste reception management processes and downstream waste management are a key component of reverse logistics in waste management. The paper discusses the problems of management in the reception of waste and cargo residues from ships at ports as a place where all kinds of pollution are generated, received and disposed of in parallel. The paper presents the role of reverse logistics in waste management and provides a description of selected legislation governing the reception of ship-generated waste and cargo residues from seagoing vessels. Furthermore, we have analysed the system for the reception of ship-generated waste and cargo residues at the sea-river port of Szczecin covering all ships using quays on its premises. Additionally, we discuss the importance of efficient management of the reception and downstream management operations for financial reasons, to minimise the cost to the logistics system and the environment with a view to protecting the environment.