Cluster 3 (Logistics and Freight) is organising a workshop on the topic of “Green Innovations in Transport and Logistics Systems: Transforming Supply Chains for Sustainable Development”. The workshop will be hosted by the University of South Africa, Pretoria (South Africa) and organised in collaboration with the Sprott School of Business, Ottawa (Canada) and the Norwegian University of Science & Technology, 4-6 November, 2025.
We invite papers for the upcoming workshop that will focus on green innovations, emphasising how technologies and processes can help create sustainable and environmentally friendly supply chains. This workshop aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss and explore cutting-edge innovations and strategies for enhancing the sustainability of transport and logistics systems. We encourage submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Green supply chain management: Strategies and practices for reducing the environmental impact of supply chains.
- Eco-friendly logistics solutions: Green warehousing, packaging, and distribution practices.
- Smart and connected logistics: The role of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data in optimising logistics for sustainability.
- Policy and regulation: Impact of governmental policies and regulations on promoting green logistics.
- Urban logistics and last-mile delivery: Sustainable approaches to urban freight and last mile delivery challenges.
- Renewable energy in logistics: Integration of solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources in transport and logistics operations.
- Circular economy and reverse logistics: Implementing circular economy principles in logistics and supply chains.
- Collaborative logistics networks: Partnerships and collaborations for shared sustainable logistics solutions.
- Case studies and best practices: Real-world examples of successful green logistics implementations.
We seek an open discussion about each presentation. Young researchers and students are encouraged to submit.
Submitting an Abstract
Researchers interested in presenting their papers are kindly invited to send their long abstracts of a maximum of 700 words by email to Dr Frank R. Matenda and cc Prof Marcia Mkansi by June 02, 2025. Please also indicate the title, author(s), affiliation(s), corresponding author contact, and three keywords. A maximum of three bibliographic references is allowed.
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