How might economic integration, political influence and other issues impact international logistics? The Impact of Economic Integration, Political Influence, and Other Issues on International Logistics

The Impact of Economic Integration, Political Influence, and Other Issues on International Logistics

Economic integration is defined as the process of combining the economies of countries or other entities in order to exploit the combined economic growth potential. It has been observed that economic integration has a major influence on international logistics. Economic integration of countries can lead to increased trade between them, and this in turn affects the movement of goods from one country to another. For example, the European Union (EU) is one example of economic integration, and it has resulted in increased trade between its member countries, which has resulted in an increase in the international logistics of goods (Zhang et al., 2022). In addition to economic integration, political influence can also have a major impact on international logistics. Political restrictions, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes can significantly impact the flow of goods across borders (Lee et al., 2019). Political instability can also have a negative effect on international logistics, as it can cause delays in the transportation of goods or can even prevent. Cont…