{"title":"Defining & Exploring support for Fosssil-Free road freight","authors":"Mary Catherine Osman","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100230","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100230","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Road freight is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the European Union, yet decarbonization is slow. Transition to fossil-free fuels in the logistics sphere is emerging from an innovation phase to where early adopters have begun to undertake decarbonization into their operation. To decarbonize road freight, logistics actors, such as hauliers and freight forwarders, need to feel supported. However, it is uncertain how support may be defined or impact logistics actors. Thus, leading to the purpose of this study: <em>To define and explore support for logistics actors using fossil-free fuels.</em></div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This is a mixed-method paper utilizing both document analysis (69 documents) and an interview study (12 interviews). Selection of these documents and interview respondents follow a purposive sampling state.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Findings of the document analysis show that support for biomethane-fueled road freight in a regional context may originate from four actor types: government, business, logistics or societal. The resulting support types may be defined as managerial, financial, social or layered. From the interview study, layered support in using biomethane in road freight proved to be the most influential for logistics actors.</div></div><div><h3>Original/Value</h3><div>Within green logistics literature, the use of document analysis as a method is not common. This research utilizes documents that have otherwise gone unrecognized to shed light on a topical issue.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100230"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144271851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel Ofori , Dominic Jacob Nsiah-Sarfo , Stephanie Efua Frimpong , Selorm Buertey Buer
{"title":"Determinants of green purchase and conservation behaviour among young consumers: an emerging economy perspective","authors":"Daniel Ofori , Dominic Jacob Nsiah-Sarfo , Stephanie Efua Frimpong , Selorm Buertey Buer","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100234","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100234","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study examines green purchasing and conservation behaviour among young consumers in an emerging economy. The study offers a novel integration of Norm Activation Model (NAM) and Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) frameworks using PLS-SEM to model behavioural determinants within an emerging economy context. It explores how environmental awareness, social norms, and support for sustainable consumption influence green purchasing and conservation behaviours, with personal norms serving as a mediator. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 369 students and analysed using partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings reveal that environmental awareness and social norms significantly predict personal norms. Informational cues and societal influences play a key role in shaping pro-environmental attitudes. Personal norms, in turn, strongly predict green purchasing and conservation behaviours. This suggests that internalised moral obligations are central to driving sustainable consumption among young consumers. Our findings contribute to the theoretical advancement of NAM and S-O-R by demonstrating their applicability in emerging economies. It also sheds light on the practical need for educational campaigns and policies that promote environmental awareness and social norms. Finally, the pivotal role of young consumers in driving sustainable consumption is confirmed, and recommendations for policymakers and marketers in fostering eco-friendly behaviours in emerging economy contexts are offered.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100234"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144288868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shumank Deep , Kumar Neeraj Jha , Sushant Vishnoi , Amit Kumar , Pranit B. Shetty
{"title":"Disruption to construction supply chains during COVID-19 in developing economies: A strategic framework for sustainable and resilient logistics","authors":"Shumank Deep , Kumar Neeraj Jha , Sushant Vishnoi , Amit Kumar , Pranit B. Shetty","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100235","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100235","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in construction supply chains, specifically in the case of developing economies. These disruptions affected not only performance and resilience but also the ability to maintain low-carbon and sustainable logistics operations. This study explores the root causes of construction supply chain disruption during the pandemic and aims to propose a strategic framework to enhance resilience and sustainability. For this purpose, a Likert-scale questionnaire was developed from literature. The survey was administered online across India, and 360 valid responses were received. The resulting dataset analyzed using exploratory factor analysis and second-order confirmatory factor analysis was used to measure the criticality of the causes of supply chain disruption identified from the literature. The importance of the factors was evaluated based on the factor loading (FL) of the variables. From the analysis it was observed that stakeholder constraints were the main cause of disruption (FL = 0.64), with significant impacts also from external pressures and resource constraints (FL = 0.534 and 0.45). Additionally, operational (FL = 0.28) and financial challenges (FL = 0.28) indicated a moderate effect but played a crucial role. Based on these findings resource–stakeholder adaptability framework was recommended to manifest the development of resilient and low-carbon construction logistics. The study offers practical insights for policymakers and supply chain managers by recommending targeted strategies such as improved stakeholder coordination, adaptive resource planning, and digital integration. The research contributes to sustainable logistics literature by exploring the causes of a major disruption event within a high-emission, resource-intensive sector in the context of a developing economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100235"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144254005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mitigating the supply chain uncertainties and risks in the construction projects: Case studies of Australian construction projects","authors":"Ming Juan Ding , Ferry Jie","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100237","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100237","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mitigating the supply chain uncertainties and risks has become increasingly crucial for project managers to enhance construction project performance. This paper investigates how companies develop risk mitigation frameworks to address the challenges such as disruptive risks, project delays, cost overrun within construction supply chains. The risk mitigation framework developed is more significant compared with other frameworks as it considers further the unique characteristics of a temporary configuration of construction supply chains and the network is particularly vulnerable to some adverse events. Through multiple case studies, this research examines how various stakeholders in construction supply chains manage the risks during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight three key factors in reducing supply and demand uncertainty: <em>visibility</em>, <em>collaboration,</em> and <em>innovation</em>. Effective management of information sharing with key stakeholders, fostering long term relationships with key suppliers, and adopting advanced innovative technologies are essential strategies for building resilient sustainable supply chains and developing risk mitigation strategies in construction projects. These strategies have a significant impact on the project performance. This research offers practical implications, providing valuable insights for practitioners in devising effective strategies and policies to enhance supply chain performance and sustainability in construction projects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100237"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144262700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Current state of sustainability representation product lifecycle management systems and future Perspectives: A comparative evaluation","authors":"Anders M.S.Ø. Jakobsen, Torben Tambo","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100229","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100229","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and their integration with sustainability practices. With increasing pressure on industries to align with global sustainability standards, the role of PLM systems in facilitating sustainable product development has become critical. This study identifies and evaluates the sustainability capabilities of major PLM vendors through a state-of-the-art content analysis. It introduces a novel 5-dimensional PLM sustainability framework, encompassing Technical Sustainability, Commercial Sustainability, Integration of Sustainability, Sustainability Standard Compliance, and Data and Analytical Capabilities. The framework offers a structured approach to assess how PLM platforms can support organizations in meeting sustainability goals, bridging the gap between theoretical insights and practical implementation. The analysis reveals that while PLM systems have made significant strides in automation and compliance, challenges remain in standardizing data management and ensuring continuous improvement in sustainability integration. The findings provide valuable insights for practitioners and researchers seeking to enhance the alignment of PLM systems with sustainability objectives, emphasizing the need for ongoing adaptation and innovation in PLM system design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100229"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144280020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ali Zahedi , Eva Selene Hernández-Gress , José Fernando Camacho-Vallejo
{"title":"Enhancing sustainable closed-loop supply chains efficiency: Comparative insights on subsidy and surcharge strategies in Mexico City","authors":"Ali Zahedi , Eva Selene Hernández-Gress , José Fernando Camacho-Vallejo","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100233","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100233","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study focuses on managing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste and enhancing Closed-Loop Supply Chain (CLSC) systems, particularly in Mexico City, where improper collection mechanisms lead to significant PET disposal and informal recycling. The research investigates two Deposit Refund System (DRS) strategies designed to boost PET collection through consumer incentives or penalties. By integrating collected PET into CLSCs, the study aims to mitigate the environmental damage caused by PET waste through structured disposal, recycling, and incineration processes. This approach employs a bi-objective mixed-integer linear programming model to balance and optimize economic costs and environmental outcomes. It utilizes the augmented <span><math><mi>ε</mi></math></span>-constraint method to manage the trade-offs between these two objectives. A practical application of this model is demonstrated through a pilot study analyzing the recycling and incineration in two different neighborhoods. The results show that the DRS enhances PET collection rates substantially from 12% to 49% in the subsidy DRS and up to 54% in the surcharge DRS. These improvements lead to 37% and 42% of PET bottles being processed in environmentally friendly manners under each respective strategy. Moreover, the surcharge strategy proved more adaptable to fluctuations in return rates and was flexible regarding the deposit level. Notably, while reverse income covers the deposit cost, energy generated from incineration accounts for about 25% of this cost, underscoring the economic viability of this approach. This research highlights the effectiveness of DRS in improving PET waste management and contributing to formal recycling efforts, thus supporting a more sustainable and environmentally friendly supply chain integration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100233"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144254004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Tornos Serrano , Paula González González , Martina Reche-Vilanova , Harilaos N. Psaraftis , Rojin Moradi , Seyed Parsa Parvasi
{"title":"Wind assisted propulsion and port call optimization for sustainable maritime transport","authors":"Maria Tornos Serrano , Paula González González , Martina Reche-Vilanova , Harilaos N. Psaraftis , Rojin Moradi , Seyed Parsa Parvasi","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100231","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100231","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The maritime industry’s significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions necessitates the urgent exploration of sustainable alternatives. This study introduces a novel integrated framework that combines wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) and port call optimization (PCO) strategies to reduce emissions and operational costs. The goal is to enhance energy efficiency and minimize port time by combining renewable wind energy with advanced technologies and optimized port operations. The framework includes modeling techniques to optimize vessel sailing speeds and assess the economic and environmental trade-offs across diverse weather conditions and operational scenarios. Real-world data from multiple vessel types (tankers, bulk carriers, and containerships) and routes are analyzed through a combination of simulation-based modeling and case studies. The analysis evaluates the synergistic impact of WASP technologies, such as Flettner Rotors, Rigid Sails, and DynaRigs, with PCO strategies like just-in-time port arrivals and berth scheduling. Case studies reveal that WASP can provide up to 42% of the total force needed under optimal conditions, resulting in cost and emission savings of about 20%. The integration of just-in-time strategies could further enhance these benefits, with savings in costs growing up to around 10% and savings in emissions up to around 6%. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to promote more sustainable and efficient maritime transport solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100231"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144254907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A review of circular economy disruption research: insights into industry 4.0 enabled circular economy framework for sustainability during turbulent times","authors":"Krishnendu Saha, Atefeh Karami, Veronica Ohah Linus","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100227","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100227","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The implementation of the circular economy is negligible and painfully slow due to insufficient proof of tangible benefits and awareness of how to implement it. The current geo-political turbulence has the potential to further slow it down by diverting public sentiment and resources to national security.</div><div>This study systematically analyses 74 academic papers using the bibliometric (author co-citation analysis and bibliographic coupling) and content analysis (quality ranking and thematic coding) methods to explore how circular economy disruptions can be implemented and managed efficiently.</div><div>It identifies three thematic areas (conceptualisation, components, and challenges) where circular economy disruption research has evolved. Europe’s thought leadership in this research field is evident, as is China’s growing influence in emerging research areas such as circular entrepreneurship. It introduces green innovations and Industry 4.0 as enablers for a circular economy-based, resilient, and sustainable global economy.</div><div>This study proposes an Industry 4.0-enabled framework for circular economy disruption in which leadership support, digital infrastructure, and organisational resilience are critical antecedents to adopting Industry 4.0. Stakeholder engagement and consumer perceptions are key components of the proposed framework, while sustainability policies and regulations moderate the effectiveness of Industry 4.0 technologies in achieving a circular economy. The framework’s implementation methodologies include a modular approach accommodating various enterprise scales and regional conditions. By implementing this framework, countries could reduce dependency on volatile supply chains and promote economic resilience through sharing and transferring circular economy know-how and Industry 4.0 technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100227"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144298975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Miguel Cordova , Mariléia Batista Fertig , Ivanete Schneider Hahn
{"title":"Impacts of global supply chains on ocean health and mitigation practices: a systematic literature review","authors":"Miguel Cordova , Mariléia Batista Fertig , Ivanete Schneider Hahn","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100228","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100228","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper examines the sustainability risks that oceans face due to global supply chain activities, addressing research questions: (i) How do supply chain activities impact ocean health? and (ii) What supply chain management practices can mitigate negative impacts on marine ecosystems? This research addresses a critical yet neglected area in supply chain literature, offering novel insights for aligning supply chain governance with marine sustainability objectives. This systematic review of the literature was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, utilizing the ScienceDirect database and focusing on peer-reviewed articles published between 2016 and 2024. After screening and full-text reviews of 120 papers, 42 relevant studies were analyzed. Our key results reveal that chemical spills, marine plastic debris, industrial and agricultural effluents, unsustainable fishing practices, and resource extraction activities significantly harm marine ecosystems. To mitigate these impacts, essential practices include improving waste management protocols, promoting sustainable fishing, reducing industrial and agricultural effluents, and enhancing response mechanisms for resource extraction. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive regulations, international cooperation, and sustainable business practices, emphasizing the importance of public awareness and education in driving demand for sustainable products and practices. These outcomes make an important contribution to the field of sustainable logistics by highlighting the overlooked nexus between supply chain activities and ocean health, directly supporting SDG 14 (Life Below Water).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100228"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144202460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Best paper awards","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100215","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clscn.2025.100215","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100253,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100215"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144262169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}