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International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics

Inderscience Enterprises Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2008

ISSN1756-6517eISSN1756-6525
SJR Q3WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
37
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q3+12
Total37
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.356
H-Index
34
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.501
Total Works
861
Total Citations
6,112
2yr Mean Citedness
0.64
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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.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2008
Annual Volume~ 72 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications861
Publisher OrgInderscience Publishers
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewPeer-reviewed
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/12 · 58%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1756-6517 / 1756-6525
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
Peer-reviewed
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Business and International ManagementQ3
Management of Technology and InnovationQ3
Management Science and Operations ResearchQ3
TransportationQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

ManagementTransportation

Scopus Categories

Management of Technology and InnovationTransportationManagement Science and Operations ResearchBusiness and International Management

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Maritime Ports and LogisticsMaritime Transport Emissions and EfficiencyGlobal trade and economicsOutsourcing and Supply Chain ManagementUrban and Freight Transport LogisticsMaritime Navigation and SafetyVehicle Routing Optimization MethodsLaw, logistics, and international tradeTransport and Economic PoliciesTransportation Planning and Optimization
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref