The Maritime Business Review, published by Emerald Publishing, invites research papers for a forthcoming themed issue on “Sustainability and Digitalisation in Maritime Logistics.” This Special Issue aims to advance scholarly understanding of the transformative impact of digital technologies on sustainable practices within the maritime logistics sector.
Maritime Business Review is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. Authors in this journal are not required to pay an article processing charge (APC). Pacific Star Group funds all publishing charges.
The main benefits of publishing in this special issue are:
- The Journal is a reputed journal published by Emerald Publishing. The journal is indexed in Scopus (Q2), Web of Science, and DOAJ.
- All the research papers will be published with open access with no publication fee.
Interested authors can submit their complete papers online by 30 October 2026.
| Journal Title | Maritime Business Review |
| Special Issue Title | Sustainability and Digitalisation in Maritime Logistics |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing |
| ISSN | 2397-3757, 2397-3765 |
| Impact Factor | 2.4 |
| Indexing | DOAJ, Scopus (Q2), Web of Science |
| Publication Fee | Free Publication |
| Open Access | Yes |
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Scope and Focus Areas
The journal invites submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Integration of digital technologies for sustainable maritime logistics (e.g., blockchain, AI, IoT, digital twins, big data analytics)
- Green innovation and technology adoption in maritime supply chains
- Smart ports and sustainable port operations
- Carbon emissions reduction through digital transformation
- Digital solutions for compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., IMO decarbonisation targets)
- Resilience, risk management, and cybersecurity in digital maritime logistics
- Performance measurement frameworks linking sustainability and digitalisation
- Policy, governance, and stakeholder collaboration for digitally driven sustainability in maritime logistics
Important Dates
The deadline for submission in this special issue is 30 October 2026.
All accepted articles will be published under an open-access license.
Submission Guidelines
- Manuscript Type: Full Paper
- Maximum Length: 7,500 words
- Formatting: Must strictly follow journal guidelines
- Deadline: 30 October 2026
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