Humanitarian logistics

Tamara Kirkwood-Wright and Claire Louise Travers

A chapter in Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society, 2025, pp 190-191 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Humanitarian logistics, a branch of supply chain management, involves planning, purchasing, transporting, and storing resources for humanitarian relief in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The diverse activities cater to various crises and needs, from shelter to healthcare. Challenges include unknown demand, disrupted supply chains, access and security concerns, irreparable infrastructure damage, and market instability. Effective delivery relies on collaboration among various partners, including but not limited to governments, non-government organisations, the United Nations, logistics service providers, and local communities. Different transport modes such as air, road, rail, and sea are used to varying degrees based on the disaster phase, environment, infrastructure conditions, and needs on the ground.

Keywords: Humanitarian logistics; Humanitarian supply chain management; Disaster relief; Emergency management; Last-mile delivery; Multi-modal transport (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035330515
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