Research Hotspots and Evolution Trends of Green Logistics in China

In this study, the CiteSpace literature metrology analysis tool was employed to undertake a multi-dimensional metrological analysis of the research hotspots and development trends in the domestic green logistics research domain within China National Knowledge Network from 2014 to 2024. Through the visual analysis of relevant literature, the core research themes, major research institutions, and research frontiers in the field were identified. The results indicate that the research on green logistics in China is ascending. The collaboration among authors and research institutions from different regions is inadequate, and the cooperation between research institutions requires further enhancement. Domestic green logistics research centers on logistics parks, green supply chain management, carbon emissions, and environmental protection policies. Additionally, this study also deliberates on the development direction of green logistics research in the future and puts forward research topics that demand further attention, in order to provide references for relevant researchers.