Industry 4.0
Vol. 11 (2026), Issue 2, pg(s) 90-92

SOCIETY & ”INDUSTRY 4.0”

Legal regulation problems in transport logistics: challenges and prospects

  • 1 Georgian Technical University - Tbilisi, Georgia
  • 2 Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University – Tbilisi, Georgia

Abstract

Transport logistics plays a decisive role in supporting global trade and economic development. The effectiveness of logistics systems largely depends on the quality, coherence, and adaptability of their legal regulation. In recent decades, profound changes in supply chains, technological innovation, and sustainability requirements have revealed significant shortcomings in existing legal frameworks governing transport logistics. This article analyzes the key problems of legal regulation in transport logistics, including fragmentation of legal regimes, challenges of multimodal transport, contractual and liability issues, digitalization, environmental regulation, and enforcement mechanisms. Using doctrinal legal analysis and comparative perspectives, the study identifies systemic weaknesses and proposes directions for regulatory improvement. The findings contribute to ongoing academic and policy debates on the modernization and harmonization of transport logistics law.

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