Sustainable Development for Shipping Companies: A Supply Chain Integration Perspective

With the increase of international competition and environmental protection requirements, sustainable development has become a key condition for the international competitiveness of shipping companies. This study used innovative behavior as a mediator to construct a supply chain integration mechanism for shipping companies and to promote the sustainable development of enterprises. Path analysis and hypothesis testing were performed based on structural equations. A survey of 287 samples of shipping companies was conducted through field surveys and internet questionnaires. This research shows that external integration and internal integration of the supply chain have a positive impact on the sustainable development of shipping companies through enterprise innovation. Finally, the article expounds on the management significance of this mechanism for the sustainable development of shipping companies.