Automation of customs logistics and competitiveness in the supply chain: Bibliometric trends and literature review

Espinoza-Casco R.J.; Ochoa-Tataje F.A.; Horna-Rubio A.J.; Quiroz-Quesada T.; Romero-Carazas R. · Journal of Project Management (Canada) (2026) · DOI: 10.5267/j.jpm.2026.7.010

Resumen

The present research aimed to conduct a bibliometric evaluation and literature review on the automation of customs logistics and competitiveness in the supply chain, using Scopus from 2001 to 2025. Methodologically, in the first phase, the research employed a bibliometric design; in the second, it used a systematic literature review strategy, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. The initial phase included 252 studies, and phase two included ten articles. According to the results, the area of scientific production grew by 37.3% from 2021 to 2024, with the United States leading the group with 9.7% of publications. Moreover, the most relevant thematic areas were management, business, and accounting (22%). It is concluded that the variety of topics addressed, the degree of cooperation among researchers, contributing nations, and the accessibility of important data from highly impactful sources are signs of scientific development. Moreover, the systematic analysis revealed that a well-objective implementation is necessary for the advantages of supply chain competitiveness and customs logistics automation to materialize. Likewise, through this analysis, the study offers both an evaluation of the existing literature and a foundation for future research.

Instituciones: Universidad Católica de Santa María; Universidad César Vallejo