Investigation of urban freight logistics performance in smart cities using the fuzzy AHP method

Abstract

Urban freight logistics in smart cities is an interdisciplinary approach to logistics that seeks to maximize efficiency and sustainability in the movement of goods and services within these urban areas. As cities become more intelligent, urban freight logistics must adapt to handle problems including traffic, the environment, and last-mile delivery efficiency. The aim of this study is to identify the criteria that are important for urban freight logistics in smart cities. This study is unique because, to our knowledge, no quantitative research has been done on the subject, despite its significance. As a research method, the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy AHP) methodology was used to determine the elements that are essential to the efficiency of urban freight logistics in smart cities. Transport engineering is the most crucial field for the performance of urban freight logistics in smart cities. Sustainability has been identified as the most crucial factor in evaluating the success of urban freight logistics in smart cities. By determining which factors are crucial, the results of this study will help develop more efficient methods for improving the performance of urban transport logistics in smart cities.