Figure 2
A diagram illustrating the role of digitalization in sustainable transportation. The central text reads 'Role of digitalization for sustainable transportation.' Surrounding this central text are six labeled sections. 'Data-Driven Decisions' highlights data-driven decision-making for efficient and sustainable operations. 'Focus on Waste Reduction' emphasizes minimizing waste in transportation and logistics, such as fuel/energy consumption, unnecessary trips, and inefficient resource utilization. 'Real-Time Optimization' discusses dynamic route, schedule, and resource adjustments with real-time data to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. 'Enhanced Visibility and Control' describes how digital tools enhance supply chain visibility and control, enabling proactive management and reducing disruptions. 'Smart Urban Waste Management' focuses on optimizing waste collection and management for cleaner and more sustainable cities.Simple overview of digitalization's role in environmentally sustainable transportation. Source: Authors’ own work