Abstract
In this present age of globalization, the logistics and transportation industry has become an integral part of most businesses/firms as it is aimed at ensuring the effective movement of people, distribution of goods and services from one location to another on time. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the logistics and transportation sectors. The qualitative research approach was adopted using analysis and synthesis of scientific literature, data from news reports, organizational sites, and a case study of data contents. The paper presented the analysis of negative and positive effects of COVID-19 on the logistics and transportation industry. The study also discusses possible strategies and further steps for improvement of the logistics and transportation sector, including the automation and introduction of other technologies, a sustainable and flexible transportation system, cooperation of logistics and transportation business. Findings regarding the positive implications of COVID-19 show noticeable advancements in the logistics and transportation sector, such as the rise of e-commerce businesses with efficient delivery options, and the development of 3rd party logistics services as more companies outsource supply chain operations. The study revealed the importance of strategic planning with a joint effort from the research centers, public sector, private sector, and educational institutions as one of the proposed solutions for the logistics and transportation industry.
Highlights
According to Loske (2020), the recent COVID-19 and other forms of epidemic and pandemic outbreaks usually precede a severe effect on society especially in the area of economic activities
Wang et al (2021) anticipate that demand for logistics and transportation services has boosted e-commerce business
In line with and technological innovations have been applied this, Desai (2020) suggested short-term and longto the logistics and transportation industry more term strategic plans. These plans include setting than ever to meet the needs and changes arising up response plans and quick response teams for from the severe impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. the companies, current situations report on the capacity and challenges of other logistics compaThe need to rise above the challenges posed by nies, up-to-date knowledge of government polithe COVID-19 pandemic has become an issue of cies influencing the logistics and transportation concern for the logistics and transportation sec- industry, development of a more effective supply tor to improve performance and avoid such dras- chain network that ensures fast delivery and quick tic effects of future pandemic situations
Summary
According to Loske (2020), the recent COVID-19 and other forms of epidemic and pandemic outbreaks usually precede a severe effect on society especially in the area of economic activities. To control the spread of the COVID-19, which is extremely transmittable, governments in many countries were able to enforce several constraints such as restrictions on the movement of people within the country without essential reasons, physical relations and proximity rules, compulsory use of face masks in public facilities, and the temporary shut-down of business and service firms.
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