Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Sep 2023)
Does shipping cause environmental emissions? Evidence from African countries
Abstract
Shipping is particularly important for international trade and the economic performance of economies globally. Despite its relevance, emissions from shipping have been a global concern in recent years. Given this, it is imperative to empirically understand the influence of shipping on environmental emissions. This paper, therefore, examines the impact of shipping on environmental emissions in Africa using data from 31 countries for the period 2006–2016. The system- Generalised Method of Moments estimation technique is employed for the regression analysis. The findings reveal that, in the short run and long run periods, shipping increases environmental emissions in Africa. Based on this outcome, it is recommended that attention is paid to emissions from ships since it could be an effective mechanism that policymakers can prioritize in the quest to reduce environmental emissions in African countries.
