An Assessment of the Factors Determining the Development and Sustainability of the Transport Industry and Their Interrelationships: The Case of Lithuania

The transportation sector is encountering escalating issues associated with technical progress, environmental laws, economic upheavals, and deficiencies in personnel capabilities. Although prior research has examined these concerns separately, there is an absence of thorough studies investigating th...

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Main Authors: Jonas Matijošius, Kristina Čižiūnienė, Rytis Zautra
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Future Transportation
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7590/5/2/48
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description The transportation sector is encountering escalating issues associated with technical progress, environmental laws, economic upheavals, and deficiencies in personnel capabilities. Although prior research has examined these concerns separately, there is an absence of thorough studies investigating the interaction between these elements and their influence on the long-term sustainability of the transportation industry. This study aims to address this research vacuum by providing a comprehensive examination of the impact of technical breakthroughs, environmental requirements, supply chain obstacles, and worker skills on the advancement and sustainability of the transport sector. This research employs expert assessment and regression analysis to investigate data from important stakeholders in the transport industry, aiming to elucidate the interrelationships among these four parameters. The results demonstrate a robust association between technical progress and environmental restrictions, while also underscoring considerable economic challenges, especially supply chain disruptions that impede the adoption of new technology. The lack of trained labour is seen as a significant element that intensifies these issues. This study enhances the current literature by providing a comprehensive view of the elements influencing the sustainability of the transport industry. The report offers actionable suggestions for industry stakeholders, including measures to improve staff training, streamline supply chain management, and more efficiently incorporate new technology. These results have considerable significance for governments and transport corporations aiming to secure the industry’s long-term sustainability.
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spelling doaj-art-421eceee87ca40e89f3d52a5b662d4432025-08-20T02:21:06ZengMDPI AGFuture Transportation2673-75902025-05-01524810.3390/futuretransp5020048An Assessment of the Factors Determining the Development and Sustainability of the Transport Industry and Their Interrelationships: The Case of LithuaniaJonas Matijošius0Kristina Čižiūnienė1Rytis Zautra2Department of Business and Public Management, Faculty of Business and Technology, Utena College, Maironio g. 7, LT-28142 Utena, LithuaniaGeneral Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, Silo St. 5A, LT-10322 Vilnius, LithuaniaFaculty of Alytus, Kaunas College, Studentų g. 17, LT-62252 Alytus, LithuaniaThe transportation sector is encountering escalating issues associated with technical progress, environmental laws, economic upheavals, and deficiencies in personnel capabilities. Although prior research has examined these concerns separately, there is an absence of thorough studies investigating the interaction between these elements and their influence on the long-term sustainability of the transportation industry. This study aims to address this research vacuum by providing a comprehensive examination of the impact of technical breakthroughs, environmental requirements, supply chain obstacles, and worker skills on the advancement and sustainability of the transport sector. This research employs expert assessment and regression analysis to investigate data from important stakeholders in the transport industry, aiming to elucidate the interrelationships among these four parameters. The results demonstrate a robust association between technical progress and environmental restrictions, while also underscoring considerable economic challenges, especially supply chain disruptions that impede the adoption of new technology. The lack of trained labour is seen as a significant element that intensifies these issues. This study enhances the current literature by providing a comprehensive view of the elements influencing the sustainability of the transport industry. The report offers actionable suggestions for industry stakeholders, including measures to improve staff training, streamline supply chain management, and more efficiently incorporate new technology. These results have considerable significance for governments and transport corporations aiming to secure the industry’s long-term sustainability.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7590/5/2/48transport sectortechnological changesenvironmental requirementscompetencies of the workforce
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An Assessment of the Factors Determining the Development and Sustainability of the Transport Industry and Their Interrelationships: The Case of Lithuania
Future Transportation
transport sector
technological changes
environmental requirements
competencies of the workforce
title An Assessment of the Factors Determining the Development and Sustainability of the Transport Industry and Their Interrelationships: The Case of Lithuania
title_full An Assessment of the Factors Determining the Development and Sustainability of the Transport Industry and Their Interrelationships: The Case of Lithuania
title_fullStr An Assessment of the Factors Determining the Development and Sustainability of the Transport Industry and Their Interrelationships: The Case of Lithuania
title_full_unstemmed An Assessment of the Factors Determining the Development and Sustainability of the Transport Industry and Their Interrelationships: The Case of Lithuania
title_short An Assessment of the Factors Determining the Development and Sustainability of the Transport Industry and Their Interrelationships: The Case of Lithuania
title_sort assessment of the factors determining the development and sustainability of the transport industry and their interrelationships the case of lithuania
topic transport sector
technological changes
environmental requirements
competencies of the workforce
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7590/5/2/48
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