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October 11, 2024
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Circular Economy Challenges within the Road Freight Transport: Case Study of Portuguese Companies

Publicated to: Procedia Computer Science. 232 2181-2190 - 2024-01-01 232(), DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2024.02.037

Authors:

Matos, Florinda ; Perello-Marin, M Rosario
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Affiliations

Iscte Univ Inst Lisbon DINAMIACET IUL Ctr Socioe - Author
Univ Politecn Valencia, Con Vera S-N - Author

Abstract

Nowadays, environmental concerns have significantly influenced business management and societal practices, leading to a strong focus on minimizing environmental damage and embracing sustainable development. This has prompted the adoption of greener supply chain practices and the transition towards a circular economy (CE). Companies are under pressure to incorporate green innovation practices, aiming for environmentally friendly and low-carbon development. This research aligns with the principles of the CE, an emerging economic model that emphasizes resource preservation and energy efficiency. CE is also recognized as a key driver for achieving sustainable development goals. However, the road freight transport sector, which is vital for goods transportation, faces challenges in becoming more sustainable due to its significant greenhouse gas emissions. This study analyzes the feasibility of achieving both environmental and financial sustainability in the road freight transport sector in Portugal. This piece of research aims to determine if combining these two concepts is practically viable and explores how transitioning to a circular economy can generate value and enhance environmental sustainability in the sector. Drawing upon the interview results, existing literature, and principles of the circular economy, an analysis was conducted to understand the current obstacles faced by companies in the sector and explore potential solutions. The main findings indicate that implementing the circular economy in the sector requires better technological advancements to ensure the use of fully renewable energy sources and facilitate the reuse of materials in vehicles. Additionally, it is crucial for all stakeholders to participate actively, as the transition to a circular economy is a structural change that necessitates collective efforts from everyone involved.
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Keywords

Circular economyRoad freight transportSupply chainValue chainVehicles

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Procedia Computer Science due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Computer Science (Miscellaneous).

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-02:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 2
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-02:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 64 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Portugal.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: Last Author (Shen, W).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Perelló Marín, María Rosario.

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