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The transition towards sustainable logistics systems, driven by the European Green
Deal, necessitates the development of standardized performance evaluation
frameworks. This study proposes a comprehensive Key Performance Indicator
(KPI) framework for assessing the environmental, economic, and operational
performance of logistics networks in Bulgaria. The framework integrates core
sustainability metrics, including CO₂ emissions per ton-kilometer, energy
efficiency, modal shift index, and load factor, alongside traditional cost and
service-level indicators. A multi-criteria evaluation approach is employed to
capture trade-offs between efficiency and sustainability objectives. The proposed
model enables benchmarking of logistics network configurations and supports
decision-making for policymakers and industry stakeholders. A case study based on
Bulgaria’s transport infrastructure demonstrates the applicability of the framework
in identifying optimization opportunities and guiding the transition towards greener
logistics systems. The results contribute to the standardization of sustainability
assessment in logistics and provide a scalable tool for implementation in other
European contexts.