Digitalisation to Improve Automated Agro-Export Logistics: Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis

Digitalisation in logistics transcended in the search for continuous improvement of good process optimisation. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the digitalisation implemented by companies to improve the automated logistics of cross-border trade in the agricultural sector. The research methodology was generated through a bibliometric analysis, exploring the evolution of the state of the art through the Scopus, WOS and Dimensions databases, in order to select relevant empirical studies on digitalisation and automated logistics, using quality criteria and the application of the Prisma flowchart. The results highlighted that since 2017 there have been signs of increased interest from researchers, with authors such as Zoubek, Kumar and Ghobakhloo standing out. This review revealed how digitalisation contributes to the optimisation of costs and time in the logistics chain. Designing public policies allows for a better integration of technology, such as IoT and AI. Three important blocks were identified that have contributed to the effectiveness of digitalisation in automated logistics: ‘Impact of digitalisation on logistics efficiency and the supply chain’, ‘Technological integration and automation in cross-border logistics’ and ‘Governance, policies and social considerations in logistics digitalisation’. The conclusions reached were that digitalisation has been a fundamental element in improving logistics and making it autonomous within cross-border trade, allowing technology to become involved, integrating digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), which reduced obstacles affecting the supply chain.