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Adopting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in freight transport is acknowledged for its capacity to mitigate operational inefficiencies, environmental issues, and communication deficiencies among stakeholders. Nonetheless, despite comprehensive research on the advantages of ICT, oversight persists in comprehending its practical applications in various situations within road freight transportation. This paper seeks to address this gap by examining specific case studies that demonstrate the implementation of ICT in various freight transport contexts. This paper therefore aims to identify the possible use and adoption of ICT in freight transport to mitigate the known problems in this field. A qualitative content analysis of secondary data was used to attain this purpose. Case studies were chosen according to the following parameters: publication date (no earlier than 2016 to maintain relevance), field of study (concentrating on road freight transport), and keywords (highlighting "information technology" or "intelligent systems"). Three eligible case studies were examined. The results indicate that ICT possesses transformational capabilities in freight transportation. In one instance, dynamic platooning via vehicle-to-vehicle communication enhanced fuel efficiency. Another emphasized modular ICT system designed for transporting hazardous materials, improving safety and regulatory compliance. The concluding case illustrated how ICT technologies enhanced communication and resource efficiency in containerized cargo transportation. These findings highlight the adaptability of ICT in tackling various logistical difficulties. This study emphasizes the necessity for additional research on the scalability of ICT across various locations and transportation modes, as well as measures to mitigate adoption barriers. It offers a fundamental comprehension of ICT’s significance in enhancing logistics management.
Gabrišová et al. (Thu,) studied this question.