Advanced Transportation Systems and Logistics in Modern Cities

Dear Colleagues,

Modern urban environments are evolving into highly interconnected ecosystems where transportation and logistics serve as vital arteries of economic and social activity. With the rapid expansion of metropolitan areas, the management of these systems requires increasingly sophisticated strategies to handle complexity, ensure efficiency, and maintain sustainability. Advanced technologies—such as digital twins, big data analytics, and intelligent modeling—are now essential for optimizing supply chains and traffic networks under dynamic conditions.

This Special Issue aims to capture the broad spectrum of innovations in urban transportation and logistics. We are interested in research that addresses the multifaceted challenges of modern cities, ranging from routine network optimization and last-mile delivery to the management of critical infrastructure and crisis responses. Consequently, we encourage studies that not only explore general smart transportation systems but also consider specialized scenarios, such as the integration of port logistics within urban systems and the deployment of resilient networks for emergency management.

We invite contributions that propose novel methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and practical case studies. Whether focusing on general traffic flow, sustainable city logistics, or specific complex subsystems like port–city interfaces and disaster relief logistics, your work will contribute to a holistic understanding of how to build smarter, safer, and more efficient cities.

Dr. Xu Xin
Dr. Kang Chen
Prof. Dr. Zhongzhen Yang 
Guest Editors

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