Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Logistics

Dear Colleagues,

The logistics industry is facing new challenges in operating global supply chains due to the specific circumstances introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased transit time and a lack of transport capacity caused by more exhaustive border controls, closing or reducing the capacity of ports and terminals, labour shortages, etc. require more efficient and sustainable logistic solutions. Simultaneously, the ecological imperative makes it necessary to employ environmentally friendly equipment and technology in transport and logistics. It is well known that reducing energy consumption is one of the keys to reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, and the logistics industry emits a significant portion of these.

Research and review articles are therefore invited for submission to this Special Issue that are related, but not limited, to:

• AI and data science for the optimization and analysis of logistics processes;
• Possibility of reducing energy consumption by optimizing logistics processes;
• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by introducing electric vehicles and other environmentally friendly equipment;
• Process automation in warehouse logistics and transportation;
• IoT solutions in transport, inventory, and warehouse management;
• Improving competitiveness of transport and logistics services and raising customer satisfaction;
• Sustainable supply chain solutions in terms of energy efficiency, environmental protection, working conditions, and social responsibility. 

Prof. Dr. Mario Safran
Dr. Martin Gregurić
Dr. Dario Medić
Guest Editors

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