Purpose: This study aims to investigate the motives for and the benefits of authorized economic operator (AEO) certification in the supply chain. Also, whether there are significant differences in the perception of the AEO status as a necessity or privilege among cargo owners and service...

Since 2001, supply chain security has become a vital issue for governments, international organizations, many business entities and scientific research. The governments and international organizations have introduced many regulations in order to make the trade flows more visible and protect them...