The Future of Logistics Corridors: Bibliometric Review of Emerging Technologies and Strategic Shifts

Nirmeen Elsayed, Mahmoud Ahmed Abdo Hamza, Muhammad Arfeen, Abdelhamed Hamza, Kariem Hamam, Mohamed Khairy, Dina Ibrahim, Yousif Abdelhasseb

Abstract


This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of emerging technologies and strategic shifts in logistics corridors from 2020 to 2025. Using data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection and analyzed with Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, this study examined 2,022 scholarly documents to identify key contributors, influential journals, collaboration patterns, and evolving research themes. The results highlight rapid growth in the field, driven by digital innovations such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0, alongside specialized applications in last- mile delivery and drone logistics. China has emerged as the dominant country in publication output and international collaboration, while leading institutions include The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Thematic mapping reveals motor themes centered on supply chain management and digitalization, with niche themes emphasizing urban logistics and emerging technologies. This study underscores the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of logistics research, provides insights into current trends and gaps, and offers directions for future investigation, including the need for broader data sources and deeper qualitative analysis. This study provides a foundational overview of the scholarly landscape shaping the future of sustainable and technology-driven logistics corridors. 

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Logistics Future, Digitalization, Sustainable Transport, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Bibliometrics Analysis.

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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/MARLOG.2026.15.1.56

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