Geopolitical risk and the national logistics performance

Abstract

Using a panel of 43 countries over the period 2007–2022, we provide evidence of the negative effects of geopolitical risk on national logistics performance. Digging deeper into the main dimensions of the national logistics performance, we find that elevated geopolitical risk deteriorates the efficiency of customs and border management clearance, the quality of trade and transport infrastructure, international shipment pricing, the competence and quality of logistics services, tracking and tracing services, and the timeliness of delivery services.