Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the Future of Shipping and Logistics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Maritime Transport Research:
The journal explores various aspects of maritime transport, including shipping economics, market dynamics, and the impact of global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic on shipping operations. - Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
It emphasizes the optimization of logistics processes, including last-mile delivery, port logistics, and the integration of supply chains across different modes of transport. - Sustainability and Green Logistics:
A core focus is on sustainable practices within logistics and shipping, addressing issues such as green logistics technologies, environmental performance indicators, and the impact of sustainable development goals. - Technological Innovation in Shipping:
The journal highlights research on the adoption of digital technologies, smart port development, and the role of innovations like additive manufacturing and data analytics in enhancing operational efficiency. - Risk Management in Maritime Logistics:
It provides insights into risk assessment and management strategies in maritime logistics, including responses to macroeconomic shocks and disaster resilience.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation in Maritime Logistics:
There is a growing emphasis on the adoption of digital technologies, including AI, big data analytics, and IoT, to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making in logistics. - Sustainable Logistics Practices:
Research focused on green logistics, eco-friendly supply chain strategies, and the impact of sustainable development goals on logistics practices is gaining momentum, reflecting global environmental priorities. - Resilience and Risk Management:
The journal increasingly addresses resilience in logistics systems and risk management strategies, particularly in response to disruptions such as pandemics and geopolitical tensions. - Intermodal and Integrated Transport Solutions:
Emerging studies are exploring the integration of different modes of transport and logistics systems, highlighting the importance of intermodal solutions for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. - Humanitarian Logistics and Crisis Management:
There is a rising interest in humanitarian logistics, focusing on effective response strategies for disaster relief and the management of logistics during crises.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Maritime Economics:
Research focusing solely on traditional economic models of maritime transport has seen a decline, as newer methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches gain traction. - Static Models of Port Performance:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies employing static models for evaluating port performance, with a shift towards dynamic and integrative approaches that consider real-time data and operational variables. - Conventional Supply Chain Analysis:
Analyses that do not incorporate contemporary challenges such as digital transformation or sustainability issues are becoming less prevalent, as the field increasingly prioritizes innovative solutions. - Historical Case Studies without Current Context:
Papers that focus solely on historical case studies without linking them to current trends or technological advancements are being published less frequently, indicating a shift towards more relevant, forward-looking research.
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