This study examines the potentials and challenges of drones, or unmanned autonomous
vehicles (UAVs), in supply chain management (SCM) and logistics. A systematic literature …

Freight transportation counts for remarkable negative effects like emissions, noise, and
congestion. This urges for a modal shift toward structuring a more efficient systematic …

The location of smart sustainable city multi-floor manufacturing (CMFM) directly in the
residential area of a megapolis reduces the delivery time of goods to consumers, has a …

Port-centric intermodal transshipment hubs are significant nodes in the global freight
network and are likewise the gateway to a country's external communications. It is vital to …

Supply chains include multimodal transportation infrastructure that span multiple countries
for sourcing and supplying goods and services. Natural hazards may damage components …

Purpose Transport logistics systems in companies with additional public service roles are
complex and could benefit from new approaches to performance management. Existing …

This study presents a joint discrete-discrete copula-based model that simultaneously
estimates the determinants of the choice to use a container terminal and of the choice of …

Purpose Companies with multiple roles, as both a profit generator and public service
provider, have specific characteristics that differentiate them from single-role companies …

The optimal location for establishing logistics centers is of great importance in reducing
logistics costs and improving supply chain efficiency. This paper aims to provide a …

In 2016, Saudi Arabia published its vision for the year 2030, which is based on the
Kingdom's geographical, financial, social and religious potentials. Developing the logistics …