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Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has quickly adapted and developed to maintain its important role in connecting the world economy and global trade. Taking advantage of the development of the 4.0 industrial revolution, the shipping industry has developed and implemented digital transformation in the process of providing shipping services, helping businesses improve service quality and efficiency. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of digital transformation on digital innovation, economic and environmental performance for shipping businesses. The study used quantitative research methods and a sample of 436 shipping company managers. Using SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 22.0, we found that digital innovation plays a mediating role in the link between digital transformation and the economic and environmental performance of shipping businesses. The research makes important contributions to shipping managers and businesses.