Artificial Intelligence in International Trade Logistics: Opportunities and Risks

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https://doi.org/10.69760/portuni.26060003

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence, international trade logistics, supply chain management, digital transformation, blockchain, Industry 4.0, risk management, sustainability

Abstract

This study examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in international trade logistics, focusing on its opportunities and associated risks. The research highlights how AI-driven systems are transforming global supply chain management through automation, predictive analytics, and decision-support systems. At the same time, it explores potential challenges such as cybersecurity risks, labor displacement, and technological inequality. Using a qualitative analytical approach based on secondary data, the study demonstrates that AI significantly enhances efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in international logistics systems. However, effective governance and regulatory frameworks are required to mitigate emerging risks and ensure balanced development.

Author Biographies

  • Mukhtar Mammadov, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

    Mukhtar Mammadov is a student in the Department of International Trade and Logistics, Nakhchivan State University, Azerbaijan. His research interests include digital economy, supply chain management, and artificial intelligence in economics.

    https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6538-498X

    Email: muxtarmammadov@ndu.edu.az

  • Sevgi Alizada, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

    Sevgi Alizada is a student in the Department of Technology Teacher Education, Nakhchivan State University, Azerbaijan. Her research interests include educational technology, digital literacy, and technology integration in learning environments.

    https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8200-2770

    Email: sevgializade@ndu.edu.az 

  • Akbar Ibrahimov, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

    Akbar Ibrahimov is a student in the Department of International Trade and Logistics, Nakhchivan State University, Azerbaijan. His research interests include digital transformation, smart logistics ecosystems, and geoeconomic strategy.

    https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5741-0780

    Email: ekber.ibrahimli@ndu.edu.az

  • Nurid Mammadov, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

    Nurid Mammadov is a student in the Department of International Trade and Logistics, Nakhchivan State University, Azerbaijan. His research interests include digital trade, economic development, and global value chains.

    https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8413-4572

    Email: nuridmammadov@ndu.edu.az

  • Xeyranse Mammadova, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

    Xeyranse Mammadova is a student in the Department of State and Public Relations, Nakhchivan State University, Azerbaijan. Her research interests include governance, public administration, and digital transformation in public institutions.

    https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2803-5010

    Email: xeyransemammadova@ndu.edu.az

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2026-06-01

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Mammadov, M., Alizada, S., Ibrahimov, A., Mammadov, N., & Mammadova, X. (2026). Artificial Intelligence in International Trade Logistics: Opportunities and Risks. Porta Universorum, 2(6), 20-25. https://doi.org/10.69760/portuni.26060003

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