Maritime Economics and Logistics (Haralambides)

Digital Competitiveness and Logistics Performance

Professor Haralambides investigates how digital competitiveness influences logistics performance across 50 economies, merging World Digital Competitiveness Rankings with the Logistics Performance Index. By applying CRITIC weighting, DEA efficiency analysis, and MCA pattern detection, the study shows that stronger logistics outcomes cut uncertainty and information‑asymmetry costs. However, digital capability alone does not guarantee high logistics efficiency; complementary factors such as infrastructure, customs facilitation, last‑mile solutions, data‑governance, skilled labor, and cybersecurity are also essential.