Abstract The intensification of climate change-related risks to port infrastructure presents an unprecedented challenge for global logistics systems, particularly in trade corridors linked to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Given the BRI’s extensive reach and influence, this article examines how key ports along the maritime route, including Djibouti, Gwadar, Hambantota, Piraeus, Mombasa, and, more recently, Chancay in Peru, have responded to climate vulnerabilities and adopted adaptive strategies. The central hypothesis is that these ports, due to their strategic relevance […]