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Comparison of Logistics Performance Index Development Among EU Member States

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sbe-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2344-5416 | Journal ISSN: 1842-4120
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Published on: May 12, 2026
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