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This volume contains research contributions by an international group of authors addressing innovative and technology-based approaches for logistics and sustainability. They present simulation studies, systems and models for optimizations and digitalized solutions with a focus on maritime as well port and city logistics. This volume, edited by Carlos Jahn, Wolfgang Kersten, and Christian Ringle, provides valuable insights into digital transformation in logistics with regard to: Maritime and Port Logistics, City Logistics, Sustainability and Business Analytics.

During the last 30 years the environments faced by the business
logistics manager have dramatically increased in complexity. The
integration of logistics processes with organizational strategy,
increasing complexities of partnership/channel relationships, and the
increasingly international scope of business logistics processes are
examples of these complexities. The military logistics literature
addresses complex issues of integrating logistics with strategy and
tactics; co‐ordinating world wide supply operations; co‐ordinating an
industrial base with military needs; and managing cycles of
mobilization, warfare, and demobilization. Summarizes the development of
business logistics thought, reviews the military logistics literature,
and develops insights from the said literature that appear relevant to
business logistics thought.

Urban freight transport has become an important issue in urban planning. There are many challenges and problems relating to increasing levels of traffic congestion, environmental impacts and energy consumption. City logistics schemes are relatively new concepts that are aimed at increasing the efficiency of urban freight transport systems as well as reducing traffic congestion and impacts on the environment. However, new modelling, evaluation and planning techniques are required to conduct in-depth investigations before city logistics measures can be effectively deployed. This book, "Logistics Systems for Sustainable Cities", is an outcome of the Third International Conference on City Logistics (City Logistics III held in Madeira in 2003) organised by the Institute for City Logistics. It includes recent developments in the modelling, evaluation and planning of city logistics schemes. Since city logistics measures have already been implemented in several cities, a review of the performance of these innovative schemes is presented. As well, an overview of the visions for city logistics and public private partnerships for city logistics is given. A summary of the OECD report, Delivering the Goods 21st Century Challenges for Urban Goods Transport, is included. Recent developments in e-Commerce and e-Logistics are covered. The cover shows the beautiful Madeira Island, Portugal where the Third International Conference on City Logistics was held.

This volume contains research contributions by an international group of authors addressing innovative and technology-based approaches for logistics and sustainability. They present simulation studies, systems and models for optimizations and digitalized solutions with a focus on maritime as well port and city logistics. This volume, edited by Carlos Jahn, Wolfgang Kersten, and Christian Ringle, provides valuable insights into digital transformation in logistics with regard to: ▪ Maritime Logistics ▪ Port Logistics ▪ City Logistics ▪ Sustainability ▪ Business Analytics