@article{article_1728669, title={Optimizing Sustainability in Air Cargo Operations Through the Evaluation of Loadmaster Decisions: A Fuzzy AHP and DEMATEL Approach}, journal={Akıllı Ulaşım Sistemleri ve Uygulamaları Dergisi}, volume={8}, pages={23–54}, year={2025}, DOI={10.51513/jitsa.1728669}, author={Kanmaz, Umit}, keywords={Sürdürülebilir Hava Kargo Operasyonları, Yükleme Uzmanı Kararları, Bulanık AHP, Bulanık DEMATEL, Operasyonel Sürdürülebilirlik, Havacılık Yönetimi}, abstract={This study aims to evaluate and prioritize sustainability-related factors influenced by loadmaster decisions in air cargo operations, with a particular focus on optimizing operational performance and environmental outcomes. Using a hybrid fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach, the research integrates Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy AHP) and Fuzzy DEMATEL to assess the relative importance and interdependencies among seven key criteria, including fuel consumption optimization, emission reduction, load factor maximization, and environmental awareness in training. Data were collected through structured pairwise comparisons and influence ratings from nine industry experts, including loadmasters, cargo managers, and sustainability specialists. The Fuzzy AHP results identified fuel consumption optimization (weight: 0.3728) and emission reduction potential (weight: 0.3126) as the most critical factors, while the DEMATEL analysis revealed that these criteria also function as core causal drivers influencing other sustainability dimensions. In contrast, factors such as digital planning and training awareness were identified as more reactive, falling into the effect group. The novelty of this study lies in its operational focus on load planning as a strategic sustainability lever, and its application of an integrated fuzzy methodology to provide a dual perspective of priority and influence, offering both theoretical advancement and actionable insights for enhancing sustainable air cargo practices.}, number={2}, publisher={Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi}, organization={Destekleyen bir kurum bulunmamaktadır.}