International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation (7 papers in press)

Regular Issues

• Incoterms: Strategic Use and Issues in Effecting Trade  
  by John Vogt, Jonathan Davis 
  Abstract: The most efficient and effective trade and transfer of goods between buyer and seller requires that the appropriate Incoterms rule be chosen for the trade. A strategically chosen Incoterms
  Keywords: Incoterms®; Logistics; Economics; Globalization; Movement; Buyer-Seller relationship.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJLEG.2025.10071690
   
  
• Assessing Service Quality Perceptions at Indian Dry Ports: Stakeholders' Perspective via AHP  
  by Kannan Kumar, Ram Singh 
  Abstract: This study evaluates service quality at Indian dry ports using the SERVQUAL framework and analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The analysis focuses on five dimensions Responsiveness, Reliability, Assurance, Tangibles, and Empathy revealing that Responsiveness (31.5%) and Reliability (29.9%) are most critical, while Tangibles (13.8%) and Empathy (5.7%) are less prioritised. Stakeholder preferences varied port operators prioritised operational efficiency, port users valued timeliness and problem resolution, and policymakers emphasised safety and compliance. Preferences also shifted based on the type of goods handled, with high-value goods users prioritising responsiveness and low-value goods users focusing on reliability. The findings call for tailored strategies, including balancing investments in infrastructure, enhancing customer-centric services, and adopting digital solutions. By aligning service delivery with diverse stakeholder needs, Indian dry ports can boost competitiveness, drive export growth, and support Indias broader economic goals. The study offers actionable suggestion to all stake holders for improving the service quality of Indian dry ports.
  Keywords: Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP); SERVQUAL; Dry Ports; Logistics; Multi Stake Holder.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJLEG.2025.10071732
   
  
• Fiscal Sustainability, Economic Resilience, and Global Connectivity: Consequences of Short-term Policies  
  by Muhammad Ayub Khan Mehar  
  Abstract: This study examines the subsequent effects of short-term policy measures aimed at mitigating the impact of immediate crises. It assumes that repayment and interest costs of the unintended outstanding debt damage the fiscal sustainability and economic growth of a country. The study primarily focuses on economic growth, fiscal sustainability, and global connectivity. Its main focus is the effects of domestic credit and external financing on the value of firms, gross domestic product (GDP) growth, and global connectivity through the departure of tourists. The study is based on 14 years of data from 152 countries. Based on a simultaneous equation system, the negative impacts of taxes and devaluation of domestic currencies on international travelling have been ascertained. It is an important conclusion that expansions in domestic credit and external debt enhance the market value of equities (shareholders wealth). However, the domestic credit affects GDP growth negatively.
  Keywords: Departure of tourists; Domestic credit; External debt; Foreign direct investment; Shareholders' wealth.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJLEG.2026.10075748
   
  
• ANP based model to access the performance of supply chain in SMEs  
  by Dhianesh Jawahar, P.G. Saleeshya 
  Abstract: The capabilities of the supply chain are increasingly recognised as a crucial factor influencing supply chain performance. The implementation of performance measurement systems is essential for the monitoring, control, and enhancement of efficient supply chain management. A comparative analysis of several of the most frequently referenced performance measurement systems for supply chains has been conducted, revealing that the analytic network process (ANP) serves as an appropriate framework for effectively measuring supply chain performance. Nevertheless, this framework exhibits certain limitations when applied to strategic alignment and planning. Use of analytic hierarchy process (AHP), along with the ANP frameworks provide weightings to the performance indicators and explains contribution of each performance indicator in achieving organisational goals. This document illustrates the combination of the AHP with the ANP to evaluate the competencies necessary for effective measurement of supply chain performance.
  Keywords: Key words - Capabilities; Responsiveness; Echelons of supply chain management; inventory management; Supply chain performance; SMEs.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJLEG.2026.10076810
   
  
• Sourcing Sustainability: does Greening the Supply Chain Fuel Innovation?  
  by Post Raj Pokharel  
  Abstract: The study ask does green supply chain fuel innovation?. To answer this research questions, this study examines the relationship between green supply chain disclosures and firm innovation performance in US S&P 1500 firms. This study finds a significant positive relationship between green supply chain reporting and corporate environmental innovation performance, and this conclusion still holds after robustness and propensity score matching tests. The mediating analysis shows that environmental products mediate the relationship between green supply chain reporting and eco-innovation scores. In addition, the author reveals that the Treatment (such as company reporting on environmental material source, environmental partnership or environmental supply chain management) positively affects future sustainability and firm-level performance. This study contributes the logistics and supply chain literature with novel findings that greening supply chain is also the key determinant for innovation.
  Keywords: Green supply chain; environmental product; sustainability; ESG; environmental innovation; firm performance.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJLEG.2026.10078752
   
  
• Impact of service quality on Indian dry ports: Evidence from SERVPERF and trade linkages  
  by Kannan Kumar, Ram Singh 
  Abstract: This study investigates the impact of service quality on the trade performance of Indian dry ports, using the SERVPERF framework and actual export/trade data. Drawing on a survey of 134 users across 39 dry ports in 14 states, the analysis evaluates five service quality dimensions; tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, and links them to export and total trade values through multiple regression models. The findings reveal that reliability is the most significant determinant of export performance, followed by responsiveness and empathy, while tangibles and assurance show no statistically significant impact. These results challenge the infrastructure-centric approach to port competitiveness, suggesting that process efficiency and user-oriented service delivery are more critical to trade facilitation. The study contributes to the literature by integrating perception-based service quality measures with objective trade outcomes in a developing economy context and offers practical insights for policymakers and dry port operators on prioritizing operational improvements over purely physical upgrades.
  Keywords: Service Quality; SERVPERF; Dry Ports; Trade Performance; International Trade; Logistics Performance; Inland Container Depots; Export Competitiveness.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJLEG.2026.10078843
   
  
• Dynamics and Determinants of Food Loss in Indian Marine Export Supply Chains  
  by Aaqib Chaudhary, Ram Singh, Ganesh Kumar 
  Abstract: Logistical inefficiencies and international supply chain disruptions pose severe risks to global sustainability and food security. India's significant role in marine product exports calls for examining the missing dimensions of food loss in the context of trade logistics, which is crucial for socioeconomic growth and environmental sustainability. This study draws a relationship between the stages and causes of food losses in the international supply chain of marine products originating from the stage of export packaging to the final tradable point of delivery. A hypothesized model was tested using responses from Indian marine experts via Smart PLS. The findings reveal that export-country logistics, especially the lack of proper packaging materials, impact losses most. Inter-country and import-country logistics also contribute significantly. As the first of its kind, this study highlights the need for policymakers and exporting firms to address these issues, given their profound social, economic, and environmental implications.
  Keywords: food loss; international supply chain (ISC); logistics; marine products; export.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJLEG.2027.10078875