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Vol. 17 No. 3-4 (2026)
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Blockchain in Logistics

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2026-08-03
DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.47282/economica/2026/17/3-4/16388
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mark vass,
Csipkés Margit
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Blockchain Logistics Industry 4.0
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vass, mark, & Margit, C. (2026). Blockchain in Logistics. Economica, 17(3-4), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.47282/economica/2026/17/3-4/16388
Abstract

The efficiency and performance of logistics, and thereby business operations, increasingly depend on decentralized and tamper-proof records for managing transactions and data flows. For these reasons, the use and professional implementation of blockchain technology (BCT) has become essential to preserving the competitiveness of the digital and globalized economy. My aim was to examine the collaboration networks of articles on blockchain in logistics published in recent years, and to identify the key studies that may prove fundamental. Data was collected from the Web of Science scientific database in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The results were visualized using the VOSviewer bibliometric analysis software. As a result of the screening process, I analyzed 32 relevant studies in detail. I found that the United Kingdom and China play leading roles in this field, with several research groups contributing simultaneously to the scientific outcomes. Based on keyword analysis, a total of five clusters were identified, each representing distinct research areas.

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