Logistics Policy Research Articles

Reverse logistics and sustainability in the supply chain: global strategies and policies for reintegrating products into the economic cycle

This theoretical paper explores the global reverse logistics strategies and policies that drive and foster sustainability in the supply chain, examining the reintegration of products into the economic cycle. With the advancement of circular economy practices and increased environmental regulations, reverse logistics is taking on a critical role in waste reduction and resource efficiency. The research analyzes product reintegration models and discusses their implications for companies seeking to align their operations with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a systematic literature review, the article identifies theoretical gaps, highlighting the need for more robust performance metrics and integrated approaches across sectors and regions for reverse logistics policies. Contributions include a framework for assessing the impact of reverse logistics practices and strategic recommendations for more coherent global policies. These perspectives aim to provide robustness for future research and for the implementation of more sustainable supply chains. This theoretical analysis not only sheds light on current practices but also addresses the transformative potential of reverse logistics in building resilient, resource-efficient supply chains. Ultimately, the study advocates for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to bridge existing theoretical and practical divides in sustainable logistics.

Decoupling relationship between logistics growth and carbon emissions and driving factors in Chongqing: A novel decomposition framework

A comprehensive understanding of the logistics decoupling status and driving factors is of immense theoretical and practical importance for rationally formulating low-carbon logistics policies and accelerating the realization of high-quality development. Present study introduces the logarithmic mean Divisia index method (LMDI) decomposition technique into Tapio index model, extends traditional decoupling model, and establishes a new analytical framework for the decoupling relationship between logistics growth and carbon emissions. Using long-term data from Chongqing (1997–2021), this study investigated the Chongqing logistics decoupling relationship and driving factors. The study found the following: (1) Chongqing logistics carbon emissions show phased changes and face greater pressure to reduce emissions. (2) The decoupling status of logistics growth and carbon emissions is predominantly expansive and weak decoupling, with an overall evolutionary trend of “expansive decoupling–weak decoupling–strong decoupling. The average decoupling index in 2013–2021 was 0.5523, indicating a decreasing trend; however, there was still a large gap in realizing a strong decoupling goal. (3) The energy consumption intensity effect facilitates logistics carbon decoupling, the economic scale effect has a strong inhibiting effect, and the industrial structure effect and transportation intensity effect are staged. Finally, targeted policy recommendations are proposed to expedite logistics carbon emissions decoupling in Chongqing.

A Literature Review of Transportation Logistics Policy Models in the Nusantara Capital City Region to Support National Economic Growth

The purpose of this study is to review and analyze several previous studies theoretically related to 1) The impact of Logistics Transportation Policy and spillover effects on National Economic Growth, 2) Some problems from the implementation of the Logistics Transportation Policy in a region, 3) Logistics Transportation Policy Model that can support National Economic Growth. The method used uses qualitative research, exploratory or interpretative systems with a systematic deductive process (Top-Down), guided by some empirical evidence obtained from the author's experience in the field of transportation and logistics, as well as qualitative interactions with several stakeholders and previous research. The results found are 1) in some countries, logistics policies have succeeded in having a positive impact on regional and national economic growth, 2) the ineffectiveness of a logistics policy is caused by high logistics costs, dysfunctional systems, unsupportive regulations, unsupportive human resources and infrastructure and weak coordination between stakeholders, and 3) a transportation logistics policy model that supports national economic growth must be able to involve stakeholders so that it can have a multiplier effect on the economic sector and national economic growth.

The implications of smart logistics policy on corporate performance: Evidence from listed companies in China

Since the emergence of smart logistics as a vital paradigm, it has garnered significant interest from independent firms and governments worldwide, including China. This study aims to examine the relationship between Smart Logistics Policy (SLP) and firm performance both theoretically and empirically. Utilizing data from A-share companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges between 2012 and 2017, this study analyzes the relationship between SLP and firm performance using Propensity Score Matching (PSM) and Difference-in-Differences (DID). The results indicate that SLP significantly enhances a firm's financial performance. Additionally, a heterogeneity test on financial performance reveals that the impact of SLP varies based on ownership and industrial sector. Unexpectedly, SLP has a negative impact on corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance. The heterogeneity test on CSR performance shows that the SLP effect on CSR exhibits no significant difference based on ownership. Furthermore, the impact of SLP on CSR is significantly greater for manufacturing firms compared to non-manufacturing firms. Consequently, this study offers theoretical support and empirical evidence regarding the effects of SLP on firm performance.

Process of Acquisition to Destination – A Bang on Economic Prudence with Reference to Indian Logistics Industry

The study explores the significance of the logistics industry in the Indian economy and examines its sector-wise impact on economic well-being. It emphasizes how the presence or absence of transport infrastructure significantly influences economic growth and global competitiveness. With globalization expanding its scope, the study addresses the challenges of global logistics, such as trade laws, cultural differences, and the necessity for efficient cross-border transportation networks. Moreover, the research delves into factors driving the growth of the Indian logistics industry. Innovations and developments are seen as pivotal to economic progress, with intelligent logistics and smart transportation playing crucial roles. The Logistics Performance Index (LPI), a benchmarking tool by the World Bank, ranks countries based on logistics performance. In the 2023 report, India achieved an LPI rating of 3.4, securing the 38th position among 139 countries. The study substantiates the factors fueling the logistics industry with statistical evidence, highlighting technological advancements and the integration of IoT-enabled facilities as key drivers. Furthermore, the study discusses strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing India's logistics infrastructure. The PM Gati Shakti initiative seeks to streamline infrastructure development by promoting integrated planning and coordinated implementation across government departments. Concurrently, the National Logistics Policy (NLP) provides a comprehensive framework for the industry's development. Additionally, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) facilitates real-time information exchange among stakeholders, thereby simplifying logistics planning.

Opportunities and Challenges of Marine Logistics Policy in Supporting Blue Economy

The blue economy has become an important concept in sustainable development, with maritime logistics playing an important role in supporting blue economy sectors. This research aims to explore the opportunities and challenges in implementing maritime logistics policies to support the blue economy. The research methods used include literature studies, policy analysis, case studies, surveys, and data triangulation. The research results identify key opportunities from maritime logistics policies in supporting the blue economy, such as economic growth, global market connectivity, infrastructure investment, job creation, and marine environmental preservation. However, there are significant challenges that need to be overcome, such as coordination between stakeholders, lack of adequate infrastructure, lack of skilled human resources, a regulatory framework that is not yet fully supportive, and funding challenges. The proposed policy recommendations include increasing coordination between stakeholders, sustainable infrastructure investment, human resource development, strengthening the regulatory framework, and innovative funding schemes. This research provides valuable insights for policy makers, industry players, academics, and other stakeholders in efforts to develop effective maritime logistics policies to support the blue economy sustainably.

Analysis of China's Intelligent Logistics Policies based on Text Mining

Analysis of China's Intelligent Logistics Policies based on Text Mining

Examining the Contribution of Logistics and Supply Chain in Boosting Oman’s Trade Network

Economic integration, which in today’s global trade is the fundamental component of linking economic ties between countries, is another important factor in the acceleration of economic growth. The provision of trade logistics services is essential to a nation’s economic success in international trade activities. It is essential for enterprises engaged in active international trade to achieve competitive advantages. The international trade and localised commercial activity, to a large extent, is dependent on the logistics and supply chain infrastructure and operational capacity. However, the area received little attention from the perspective of applied economics. The in-depth empirical studies on the impacts of logistics on trade efficiency are few and limited. The study aims to investigate the role of logistics and supply chains in international and national trade in a developing country. It uses secondary data for the analysis. The model and software used in the study are the gravity model and GTAP10a. The time horizon used spans 2014–2030. The results show that in order to enhance trading and commercial activities, a developing country should develop logistics and supply chain infrastructure, train people, and design a flexible logistics policy.

Urban freight assessment as an instrument to improve urban policies in the city of Santo André, state of São Paulo, Brazil

This study evaluates urban freight movement in two selected areas of Santo André, a mid-sized city in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, in Brazil. The research method integrates Brazilian databases into the Freturb model and, which is combined to truck volume counting to analyze the urban freight behavior and how the land use patterns affect it. The study findings indicate that urban freight movements and the types of vehicles vary significantly between the two urban areas due to the different economic sectors and land use. Thus, by considering the characteristics of urban freight and land use together, policymakers and urban planners can develop more effective urban instruments for each area. Moreover, when truck volumes, from field work truck counting, and high cargo movement density, calculated from Freturb modelling, are mapped and show a close position, it is possible to conclude that the trucks are coming to or leaving from establishments in the city. However, when there is no proximity, trucks may be just passing through the city. This method may support the definition of new truck counting points with greater precision, as inputs for land use, traffic and logistics policies in dense urban areas.

National Logistics Policies

The Coordinated operations Area carries out a major role in working with Home grown and Worldwide exchange, filling in as a necessary hyperlink interfacing various businesses and guaranteeing the consistent progression of things and administrations. To procure this, the coordinated factors region requires climate amicable transportation frameworks, gigantic stock organization through distribution centres, smoothed out data stream, trustworthy customer administration, and most effective guide usage. With an end goal to convey genuinely necessary updates in the planned operations area, the Indian specialists have conveyed huge strategies. On 17th, September 2022, Our State head Narendra Modi Divulged the "Public Coordinated operations Strategy 2022", which plans to amplify the nation's substitute area. This inclusion record features the difficulties going through the Indian coordinated operations venture and layouts the actions that the specialists plan to take to handle them. The Public Operations Strategy components explicit movement plans, which incorporates drives to upgrade import and commodity coordinated factors, area explicit designs for excellent strategies the board, the improvement of an inherent computerized operations framework, the appearance of a bound together strategies interface stage, the advancing of coordinated operations park advancement, normalization of consistent resources, benchmarking of supplier extraordinary principles, specialists responsibilities, human helpful asset and likely turn of events, and improvement of import and product coordinated factors.

Quantitative analysis of the impact of port economic development on maritime logistics and supply chain efficiency

Abstract Entering the new century, the role of the ocean as a growth of regional economic development has become more prominent. This study focuses on the quantitative analysis of the impact of port economic development on the efficiency of maritime logistics and supply chain, using the synergy model to analyze multiple ordinal covariates of the port economy and naval logistics supply chain subsystems. And find out the optimal synergy matching degree between port economies and maritime logistics supply chain sub-systems among multiple ordinal covariates. Finally, X port is taken as a research case to demonstrate the coordination relationship between port economic development and the efficiency of the maritime logistics supply chain. The results show that from 2012 to 2023, the synergy value between the economy and the marine logistics supply chain of Port X shows a growing trend, and the level of synergistic development between the two is also increasing year by year. It shows that the synergy model constructed by the research can reflect the degree of synergistic development between the port’s economic development and the maritime logistics supply chain in a more comprehensive way and has general applicability. Meanwhile, the results of the study can provide a theoretical basis for the formulation of port logistics policy and regional economic development planning in the coastal economic zone.

대북한 교통물류인프라 구축 협력 방향성에 관한 연구

Purpose: This paper examines the directions of effective inter-Korean transportation infrastructure cooperation in terms of securing mutual benefits, such as North Korea's economic development and inter-Korean economic cooperation, avoiding unilateral support from South Korea.
 Research design, data, and methodology: The examination is based on a qualitative research methodology through a literature review.
 Results: Future inter-Korean transportation infrastructure cooperation should be supported through international cooperation and multilateral projects that transcend the differences between North and South Korea in their regimes and economic conditions. Considerations must include regional arrangements, such as industrial, production, and regional development in North Korea, and links with economic development zones; alignment with South Korea's transportation and logistics policy on the Korean Peninsula; and maintenance of ports, railways, and roads, taking into account the topographical characteristics of North Korea and the role required for each stage of development for North Korean industry.
 Conclusions: Unilateral cooperation between North and South Korea based on traditional nationalism has reached its limits. It is time for North and South Korea to focus on internal integration to secure mutual benefits while exploring and implementing ways to attract external support and cooperation from the international community.

Transformative Technological Initiatives for Amrit Kaal: A Review of Skill India Digita, India Stack, and the National Logistics Policy

his paper undertakes a comprehensive examination of transformative technological initiatives to realize the vision of Amrit Kaal - a vision in the pursuit of fostering a dynamic and inclusive economy. These technologies include the Skill India Digital initiatives, The India Fintech Stack, and the various technology initiatives under the National Logistics Policy. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amrit Kaal envisions an empowered and inclusive economy achieved through the strategic integration of good governance and Digital technologies. A focal point of this vision, the Skill India Digital platform, stands as a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing accessible digital skills training and fostering employment opportunities. In parallel, the India Stack, a pioneering digital infrastructure, has reshaped financial inclusion by providing secure digital identity and streamlined access to financial services. Integrating into the broader National Logistics Policy, the Gati Shakti program seeks to optimize the logistics sector through the strategic implementation of digital technologies. This paper employs an academic lens to dissect the intricate details of these initiatives, shedding light on their individual and collective impact on India’s economic and technological landscape. Through a meticulous analysis of these transformative technological initiatives, this paper aims to contribute to the understanding of their individual and collective impact on India’s economic landscape, shedding light on the opportunities and challenges presented by the intersection of technology and governance. The paper concludes that the total of these parallel technology initiatives collectively contributes to Total factor productivity growth. As India continues to invest in these initiatives, the cumulative impact on TFP is expected to be significant, driving sustained economic growth and development.

NAVIGATING INDONESIA'S LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES: A DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE INDEX

Indonesia's logistics sector faces complex challenges, including a lack of integrated policies among government ministries and institutions. The 2023 Logistics Performance Index (LPI) highlights this issue, with improvements in customs and infrastructure indicators but declines in others. This paper offers guidance for the Indonesian government, especially the Indonesian Customs and Excise, to create a unified logistics policy. By analyzing LPI rankings and successful strategies from other countries, Indonesia can improve its national logistics performance. The research also provides insights for stakeholders at all levels, promoting supply chain and logistics efficiency. Indonesia's LPI decline is a multifaceted problem, emphasizing the Customs and Excise's pivotal role in optimizing the national supply chain and facilitating international trade. Addressing these challenges is crucial for improving economic competitiveness and attracting investments in Indonesia's logistics sector.

Do publicly developed logistics parks cause carbon emission transfer? Evidence from Chengdu

Publicly developed logistics parks (PDLPs) have been considered one of the measures in urban logistics policies to reduce carbon emissions. In response, this paper draws on the “pollution transfer” hypothesis, constructs a carbon emission analysis framework for PDLPs, and uses spatial econometric methods to explore their carbon emission effects. The findings suggest that from a global perspective, PDLPs can lead to the emergence of “pollution havens” in the suburban and exurban areas while relieving the carbon emission burden in the urban core. Secondly, PDLPs can further contribute to forming “pollution havens” by promoting logistic re-agglomeration, and the “innovation compensation” effect of PDLPs is not significant. Finally, the carbon emission effects of PDLPs are spatiotemporally heterogeneous. A carbon reduction effect is noted when the logistic re-agglomeration in the location of PDLPs is higher, and an “innovation compensation” effect is also produced when the technological innovation is higher.

Awareness of green logistics technology, certification, and standards by logistics practitioners at Chinese e-commerce company, Jing Dong

This study examined the awareness of the environmental and sustainability impacts of green logistics technologies, standards, and certifications by logistics practitioners at the Chinese e-commerce company, Jing Dong. 309 surveys based on questionnaires were gathered using stratified snowball sampling. They were then encoded and examined through descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and regression techniques. The outcomes indicated that roughly 33 % of the organization's logistics professionals understand the beneficial effects of logistics operations on the environment, and an equivalent proportion comprehended the significance of sustainable development. Additionally, the classifications of logistics operations and years of industry expertise significantly have influenced various aspects of green logistics technology, standards, and certification. The research also has indicated that the acceptance of green logistics technology is contingent on the backgrounds and classifications of the company's logistics experts. This suggests that Jing Dong should strengthen the implementation of relevant logistics policies and raise awareness among logistics practitioners regarding green logistics technology, standards, and certification.

Turning a spotlight on construction logistics for a sustainable urban environment—a review of current policy concepts and literature

Construction logistics is an influential participant in the overall urban freight network and a bottle neck for an efficient construction process. Especially in the urban area professionalization of its management may reduce negative impacts on the environment from which stakeholders, like construction companies, policymakers and residents, do profit. In order to shed light on construction logistics in the urban environment in particular, a two-step methodological approach was pursued, which reconciles scientific findings with consideration in policies for the first time. Therefore, the current state of research was investigated by performing a systematic literature review and applying bibliometric keyword co-occurrence analyses in the first place. Moreover, policy papers (grey literature) on urban freight transportation of the 20 biggest cities in the DACH-region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) were analyzed for their consideration of construction logistics in an initial case study. The results demonstrate limited consideration with only four cities paying deliberate attention within their overall logistics policy concepts and just one city providing construction logistics-specific policy recommendations. This is in line with the findings that although construction logistics in the urban environment is an emerging topic in academia, it is currently underrepresented in the context of urban logistics research. Therefore, combined results suggest insufficient translation of research findings into actionable policies despite existing literature providing possible ways to design future policies, e.g., by supporting decision-making. In conclusion, strategic management of construction logistics in the urban environment should be paid more attention to from both policy and academia in proportion to its environmental and socio-economic effects as well as its impact on the whole construction process. In that regard, predominately robust empirical data is needed in order to legitimate effective and sustainable concepts for urban construction logistics for both public and private actors.

Correction to Biderman et al. (2023).

Reports an error in "The role of memory in counterfactual valuation" by Natalie Biderman, Samuel J. Gershman and Daphna Shohamy (Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2023[Jun], Vol 152[6], 1754-1767). In this article, several corrections have been made to two equations, the text, and Figure 3. First, there was an error in two equations of the policy gradient model depicted in the Model Description section. The correction did not alter the main conclusion of the model, but it did change slightly the comparison between experimental conditions of each model depicted in the Results section. The correct Equation 3 and correct Equation 4 are present in the erratum. Additionally, the last four sentences in the first paragraph of the A Policy Gradient Model Captures the Memory-Based Inverse Decision Bias have been revised. Finally, the model predictions shown in the gray bars of Figure 3 were slightly modified. The online version of this article has been corrected. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2023-72914-001.) Value-based decisions are often guided by past experience. If a choice led to a good outcome, we are more likely to repeat it. This basic idea is well-captured by reinforcement-learning models. However, open questions remain about how we assign value to options we did not choose and which we therefore never had the chance to learn about directly. One solution to this problem is proposed by policy gradient reinforcement-learning models; these do not require direct learning of value, instead optimizing choices according to a behavioral policy. For example, a logistic policy predicts that if a chosen option was rewarded, the unchosen option would be deemed less desirable. Here, we test the relevance of these models to human behavior and explore the role of memory in this phenomenon. We hypothesize that a policy may emerge from an associative memory trace formed during deliberation between choice options. In a preregistered study (n = 315) we show that people tend to invert the value of unchosen options relative to the outcome of chosen options, a phenomenon we term inverse decision bias. The inverse decision bias is correlated with memory for the association between choice options; moreover, it is reduced when memory formation is experimentally interfered with. Finally, we present a new memory-based policy gradient model that predicts both the inverse decision bias and its dependence on memory. Our findings point to a significant role of associative memory in valuation of unchosen options and introduce a new perspective on the interaction between decision-making, memory, and counterfactual reasoning. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Between pace-making and pace-taking: Urban cycle logistics in an accelerated polity

The purpose of this study is to explore the concept of social acceleration by examining how cities are trying to speed up, maintain or slow down the pace of societal change. Through studies of cycle logistics policies and actions in cities in Denmark, Norway, the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany, we show how these balance between acting as pace-makers and pace-takers, as well as what the consequences of this balancing act are for enacting cycle logistics. By using acceleration as an overall theoretical concept, we show how transport planners, mobility policy advisors, and digitalization and innovation strategists understand and position themselves when setting the pace for cycle logistics as part of a broader transition toward sustainable transport. We conclude by discussing the implications of this for the general understanding of acceleration in transformations to urban sustainability.

Integrating logistics into urban planning: best practices from Paris and Rotterdam

ABSTRACT Cities all over the world are rethinking their mobility policies in light of environmental and quality of life objectives. As space is one of cities’ scarcest resources, mobility’s spatial footprint is increasingly scrutinized as externality to mitigate. Similar to passenger transport, goods transport is envisioned to shift towards efficient and zero emission mobilities. To achieve an urban logistics system that eliminates inefficiencies and fossil fuels, the logistics sector requires space to unload, cross-dock, consolidate and stock goods closer to their destinations. Such a ‘proximity logistics’ is however at odds with ‘logistics sprawl’, the historic outward migration pattern of logistics facilities. With policies and planning, cities can support the (re)integration of logistics facilities in urban areas to facilitate and enable the shift to an efficient urban logistics system. Logistics still being a largely neglected policy subject in many cities, knowledge on how to approach this (re)integration is hardly available. Therefore, we compare two pioneering cities: Rotterdam and Paris. Both cities have an established track record in advancing urban logistics policies and are spearheading the practice of planning for logistics. Based on interviews and policy analyses, we develop best practices on how to address the integration of urban logistics facilities for cities.