Bibliometric Analysis of Logistics and Artificial Intelligence Research Trends in the Last 10 Years

In recent years, the integration of logistics and artificial intelligence has become increasingly important across various industries, fostering innovation and progress. This study seeks to uncover key contributors, prominent keywords, influential journals, and leading countries at the crossroads of logistics and AI to provide direction for future research. By analyzing 1118 articles from the past decade (2015–2024) using the Web of Science (WoS) database and VOSviewer software, several critical insights were derived. The analysis included co-occurrence of keywords, citation patterns (articles, sources, institutions, and countries), and co-authorship networks. Results from the keyword analysis reveal that “artificial intelligence” and “logistics” dominate, followed by terms such as “machine learning,” “deep learning,” “blockchain,” “optimization,” and “internet of things.” Citation analysis identified the study by Dwivedi et al. (2021) as the most cited work, with 1009 citations. Among journals, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence stands out, featuring 58 papers and 894 citations. In co-authorship analysis, Angappa Gunasekaran emerges as the most impactful author with six publications and 330 citations. Institutionally, the Chinese Academy of Sciences leads with 342 citations, while China ranks first among countries with 3979 citations, followed by India and the United Kingdom. This bibliometric analysis highlights pivotal resources, influential studies, and leading contributors in the field of logistics and artificial intelligence, serving as a foundational guide and valuable reference for future researchers in this domain.