Security Issues in Transportation and Logistics: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Economy: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The transportation infrastructure is one of the main elements in economic development. However, due to global uncertainties and thefts, the execution of transportation activities is cumbersome. Hence, this study through a systematic literature review aims to find the major security and safety issues in the transportation sector of South Asian Nations with a special focus on Pakistan and investigate the way how to mitigate those risks to reduce their impact on the productivity of Pakistan. The findings indicated that major security and safety issues include, terrorist attacks, theft of goods, and inappropriate technological integration, lack of real-time tracking of goods and vehicles. These security issues can affect productivity and can become an economic barrier by disrupting operations, decreasing confidence and investments, damaging Pakistan’s reputation, and increasing costs by the implementation of security measures, and insurance premiums. Delays, loss of goods, and inventory can lead to financial losses. The mitigating strategies, the logistics and transportation companies may use guarded parking and storage facilities outfitted with surveillance systems, access restrictions, and security personnel. Real-time tracking of cars and goods is made possible by the installation of GPS tracking systems. It enables organizations to monitor the location, speed, and routes of their inventory, assisting in preventing the possibility of theft, recovery, and timely delivery. This study implies that managers and practitioners should focus on these issues and strategies to promote their profitability and economic growth.