Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the framework that organizes the trading theory of “logistics” futures and options or logistics derivatives. We began with a discussion of the scope of logistics derivatives, the types of logistics trading activities, and the reason why the study of logistics derivatives is unique. We found logistics derivatives rely on two key platforms : the network infrastructure that truckers and shippers bid against each other by auction pricing or else and the customer interface of alternative forms designed to enable both users to quickly locate and be available of trading information.
