Sustainable Maritime Freight Transportation: Current Status and Future Directions

Maritime freight has gained popularity among researchers and practitioners due to its cost efficiency eco-friendly nature. It was initially developed for cargo transfer, but widespread adoption made it the backbone of global economy. Despite favourable nature, some serious negative effects have attracted attention scholars. Therefore, present study reviews extensive literature available on maritime logistics, evaluates existing access distance between sustainability practices logistics. A systematic three-stage review process including planning, conduct evaluation is followed in this study. VOSviewer R language are used evaluate relevant issues changes literature. Thereafter, content analysis highlights major themes subject. This underscores impact innovative technologies discovered make sustainable also examines transport terms three pillars sustainability. The result implications policymakers facilitate smooth implementation transportation.