International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2008
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Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics (IJSTL) aims to provide a high-quality forum for the publication of original research and review articles on all aspects of shipping and transport logistics. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: maritime transport, intermodal transport, supply chain management, logistics systems, port operations, shipping economics, transport policy, and information technology in logistics. IJSTL is dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of shipping and transport logistics through rigorous academic research and practical insights.
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Ethics & Quality
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics
Is International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics?
International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.64.
Is International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics?
The International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics (IJSTL) aims to provide a high-quality forum for the publication of original research and review articles on all aspects of shipping and transport logistics. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: maritime transport, intermodal transport, supply chain management, logistics systems, port operations, shipping economics, transport policy, and information technology in logistics. IJSTL is dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of shipping and transport logistics through rigorous academic
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