International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics

Aims & Scope

IJSTL is an international peer-reviewed journal addressing all methodological aspects in the field of shipping and transport logistics, particularly those that require empirical or mathematical analysis with managerial implications.

IJSTL is dedicated to publishing original, high-quality and methodologically rigorous research papers that address significant management issues pertinent to shipping/transport logistics.

IJSTL also publishes informative and critical book reviews of newly published books with scholarly and practical contributions that advance the state-of-the-art of the theory and practice of shipping/transport logistics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.356

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14988

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	188

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, Decision Sciences and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Port hinterland intermodal container flow optimisation with green concerns: a literature review and research agenda

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Jasmine Siu Lee, Yimiao

• A two-stage supply chain DEA model for measuring container-terminal efficiency

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Khalid

• Complementarities and alignment of information systems management and supply chain management

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Christina W.Y., Kee Hung, T.C.E.

• Service network design for an intermodal container network with flexible transit times and the possibility of using subcontracted transport

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Bart Van, Rudy R., Rommert, Gabriel

• Fleet mix in container shipping operations

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Y.H. Venus, Michael

• Measures for evaluating green shipping practices implementation

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Kee Hung, Y.H. Venus, Christina W.Y., T.C.E.

• Performance evaluation of tracking and tracing for logistics operations

  Citation: 46

  Authors: A.H.M., Mikael, Richard Addo, Duy, Petri T.

• An empirical model of the bulk shipping market

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Y.H. Venus, Mohammed A.

• Efficiency considerations for sequencing and scheduling of double-rail-mounted gantry cranes at maritime container terminals

  Citation: 38

  Authors: R., S.

• Effects of hinterland accessibility on US container port efficiency

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Yulai, Andrew Chi lok, Anming

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