Can policy achieve the goal of cold chain logistics sustainable development?

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2025-02-04 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2025.104607

Beifei Yuan , Fengming Tao , Yan Qin , Qihua Chen , Yangyang Su

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Policy interventions are essential for the sustainable development of cold chain logistics (CCL). However, understanding the influence relationships and interactions between policy instruments and CCL remains challenging. This study proposes an innovative methodological approach by integrating a two-way fixed effects model (FEM) with a multilayer perceptron (MLP), thereby addressing the nonlinearity, interactions, and interpretability of CCL policy effectiveness. This study examines 586 policy texts related to the sustainable development of CCL in China (2008–2022). The results indicate that: (1) While the effectiveness of CCL policies has generally increased, regional disparities in implementation remain. (2) Targets planning, financial support, and voluntary policies are pivotal in advancing CCL development. However, capacity building and compulsory policies have not demonstrated significant effects. (3) Scenario analysis indicates that combining multiple policies is most effective, followed by a voluntary policy-led strategy. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers in future sustainable development planning.

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

CiteScore

14.40

自引率

9.20%

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314

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.