Emerging trends and new developments in emergency logistics

This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis of emergency logistics research, providing an overview of the current state and future directions in the field. Emergency logistics (EL) plays a crucial role in responding to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies by effectively reducing losses and injuries, enhancing response times, and bolstering social stability. However, there has been a recent lack of detailed discussions and review papers on emergency logistics, leading to an incomplete understanding of the existing research gaps in this area, which is essential for the development of the field. Therefore, this study aims to fill this gap. Through an in-depth review of authors, institutions, countries, co-citation patterns, and keyword clustering, we find that current research primarily focuses on disaster management, supply chain resilience, information technology, and social collaboration. Looking ahead, future research should prioritize proactive planning and humanitarian logistics, the integration of advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), and the promotion of multi-sectoral cooperation. These insights aim to guide future research and decisionmaking, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency logistics.