Opportunities and Challenges for the Sustainable Development of Railway Logistics
Abstract
This study assesses the current status of railway logistics development, emphasizes the rapid development of railway logistics technology in China and the strategic advantages of Thailand, and explores the opportunities and challenges of railway logistics in sustainable development. A qualitative research methodology was used to obtain primary data through interviews with three Chinese railway logistics company managers and three Thai railway logistics experts, and secondary data, such as government reports and industry publications, were content analyzed in order to integrate the results of the literature review and expert interviews. The study finds that policy support and technological innovation are key opportunities for advancing sustainable development, while infrastructure constraints, technological upgrades, and inadequate policy frameworks are the main challenges. This paper proposes recommendations to strengthen technological research, infrastructure investment, green policy reforms, and optimize international cooperation to promote sustainable development of railway logistics and provide strategic guidance for railway logistics enterprises, policymakers, and future research on the sustainable development of railway logistics.
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