This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of logistics performance research from 2003 to 2022, utilizing R Studio, Biblioshiny, and VOSviewer. Unlike previous literature, this review maps the intellectual structure and thoroughly examines the field's evolution. The findings reveal sustained growth in scholarly output, with China and the United States identified as the most productive and influential contributors. Notably, several developing countries, including Malaysia, Turkey, and India, also emerge as prominent contributors. Bibliographic coupling analysis identified six primary research clusters: operational optimization, strategic management, sustainable logistics, reverse logistics, economic perspectives, and industrial/organizational frontiers. The study offers several key contributions: it provides a structural overview of leading publications, authors, and collaborative networks; identifies the most salient emerging research paths; and employs mapping techniques-including tree, thematic, and conceptual maps-to delineate the field's development. These findings serve as a strategic guide for researchers and policymakers to identify foundational knowledge and future research directions.