Interrelations of logistics performance and trade promotion: a systematic review

Eunice Muraguri, Noleen Pisa

Abstract


Logistics activities play a critical role in the supply chain system from the sourcing of raw materials through production up to the final product delivery to the end user. This systematic review sought to establish the propensity to use LPI to measure logistics performance and explore the interrelationships between green transportation, logistics eco-innovations and trade promotion. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta – Analysis (PRISMA) guided the search. Scopus, Web of Science and Science Direct were searched while English peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2025 were considered. The search yielded 21 papers that were considered in the review. Topics covered LPI, green transportation, logistics eco-innovations and trade promotion in developing nations. The results indicated an inclination to use LPI to measure logistics activities though it was marred by some limitations. A positive link between green transportation, logistics eco-innovation and trade promotion was also established. The reviewed papers collectively highlighted the benefits of green transportation and logistics eco-innovations in environmental degradation prevention through CO2 reduction, emission minimization, and pollution reductions. A clear link between green transportation, logistics eco-innovations and trade promotion was also established. However, the review established that research from Africa was scarce, with most of the reviews emanating specifically from China and Asian countries.

 

Received on: 09 September 2025

Accepted on: 09 November 2025

Published on: 25 November 2025


Keywords


Logistics performance, green transportation, eco-innovations, trade promotion, developing nations.

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