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<p>Innovation depends on the performance of individual firms and the interactions among them, in which logistics plays a crucial role. Using a panel dataset with 274 cities from 2004 to 2023, this study investigates the direct and indirect effects of a logistics project (national logistics hub construction) in China on urban innovation. This pilot project aims to improve efficiency and drive innovation by fostering collaborative networks and adopting novel technologies. The empirical results from the spatial difference-in-differences model indicate that this project not only boosts urban innovation in pilot cities but also generates substantial spillover effects. Then, we examine its synergies with other policies and find that combining it with environmental policies, particularly market-based ones, dramatically amplifies innovation spillovers. This research provides some support for the weak and narrow versions of the Porter hypothesis in a dual-pilot policy setting, highlighting the importance of aligning logistics development with environmental sustainability within broader regional innovation.</p>

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Leveraging logistics development and environmental policies to drive urban innovation: Examining Porter’s hypotheses from a policy mix perspective

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    2026年4月18日

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  • Zheng Li,
  • Jiaying An

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Innovation depends on the performance of individual firms and the interactions among them, in which logistics plays a crucial role. Using a panel dataset with 274 cities from 2004 to 2023, this study investigates the direct and indirect effects of a logistics project (national logistics hub construction) in China on urban innovation. This pilot project aims to improve efficiency and drive innovation by fostering collaborative networks and adopting novel technologies. The empirical results from the spatial difference-in-differences model indicate that this project not only boosts urban innovation in pilot cities but also generates substantial spillover effects. Then, we examine its synergies with other policies and find that combining it with environmental policies, particularly market-based ones, dramatically amplifies innovation spillovers. This research provides some support for the weak and narrow versions of the Porter hypothesis in a dual-pilot policy setting, highlighting the importance of aligning logistics development with environmental sustainability within broader regional innovation.