Maritime Economics and Logistics

Aims & Scope

Maritime Economics & Logistics (MEL) is a peer-reviewed quarterly scientific publication committed to the methodological analysis of global supply chains; that is, ocean transportation, ports, marine terminals and maritime logistics.

Papers are expected to be thoroughly researched, scientifically rigorous, and at the same time, of direct applicability and usefulness to practitioners and policy makers alike.

All contributions are subject to strict peer-review.

Often, MEL includes a special section under the heading 'Policy Perspectives'.

Papers here, often solicited ones, emphasise strategic policy implications rather than scientific rigour in a strict sense.

Papers in Policy Perspectives are subject to lighter peer review; this results in speedier publication.

Papers submitted to MEL are submitted for both sections at the discretion of the Editors.

Authors not wishing to have their papers considered for Policy Perspectives should state this in the Cover Letter.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.8

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.202

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3537

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	673

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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 Economics, Econometrics and Finance 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.

• The Time Factor in Liner Shipping Services

  Citation: 368

  Authors: Theo E

• Disruptions and resilience in global container shipping and ports: the COVID-19 pandemic versus the 2008–2009 financial crisis

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Theo, Thanos, Jean-Paul

• An Application of AHP on Transhipment Port Selection: A Global Perspective

  Citation: 210

  Authors: T C, H A, M J, A K C

• Port Efficiency and International Trade: Port Efficiency as a Determinant of Maritime Transport Costs

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Ricardo J, Jan, Alejandro, Georgina V, Martín, Gordon

• Coordination in Hinterland Transport Chains: A Major Challenge for the Seaport Community

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Martijn R, Peter W

• Evaluation of cold ironing and speed reduction policies to reduce ship emissions near and at ports

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Thalis, Robin Jacob, Panagiotis, Washington Yotto, Michael Geoffrey

• Efficiency in European Seaports with DEA: Evidence from Greece and Portugal

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Carlos Pestana, Manolis

• A Competitive Analysis of Chinese Container Ports Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Dong-Wook, Ki-Tae

• Gigantism in container shipping, ports and global logistics: a time-lapse into the future

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Hercules E.

• Joint Routing and Deployment of a Fleet of Container Vessels

  Citation: 150

  Authors: José Fernando

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