Abstract: This paper contributes to management and organization by assessing environmental sustainability within dry ports, pivotal for logistics management and sustainable development. It classifies factors constituting environmental sustainability, constructing a measurement instrument for assessment. Focusing on Pakistan within the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program, this research investigates dry ports' development and operation in key locations like Torkham and Chaman along the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border, stressing sustainability amidst rapid economic growth. Applying a three-staged methodology, the study employs the Delphi method to identify sustainability factors, followed by Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to construct a comprehensive assessment scale aligning with global sustainability initiatives. Analysis of how Pakistani dry ports address sustainability challenges, particularly CO2 emissions, energy consumption, and waste management, underscores the study's implication in the global dialogue on environmental sustainability within the CAREC 2030 policy, presenting a framework for improvement and progress. The results emphasize adhering to environmental regulations and raising stakeholder awareness, highlighting the need for further research to understand the relationship between trade activities, environmental policies, and sustainable practices in dry ports. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into dry port sustainability in Pakistan, elucidating management approaches essential for fostering sustainability. It also emphasizes the implications of sustainability initiatives on operational efficiency, cost management, and stakeholder relationships within the ports, reaffirming the significance of management practices in achieving sustainable outcomes.

Abstract: Istanbul is a prominent destination with remarkable history, geography, and cultural heritage. Since the Ottoman era, the Karaköy and Salıpazarı of Istanbul have served as ports due to their strategic locations. An urban transformation project has revitalized the area, transforming it into a shopping center called “Galataport”. This development mirrors global trends of redeveloping coastal areas with tourism, economic, and retail potential for maximum profit. Thus, this research aims to reveal how this consumption-oriented spatial change is perceived by users. The study analyzes the capital-focused transformation of the port area in a spatial context and investigates the new consumption space. The main hypothesis of the study is that this coastal region has undergone a consumption-oriented socio-spatial transformation. In line with this hypothesis, the methods pursued for urban, managerial, socio-spatial, and socio-economic scrutiny include a literature review, analysis of the area’s transformation, and in-depth interviews with visitors to Galataport. The obtained data confirm the hypothesis. As a result of the transformation realized in a significant urban location, from a historical and geographical context, it is concluded that the space, with the support of legal and managerial actors, is used as a marketing tool focused on profit, and the artificial environment that could not otherwise be integrated into the city has become a consumption space.