Advances in Land, Rail and Maritime Transport and in City Logistics
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
Interests: innovative transport systems; city logistics; freight transport by rail and by sea; passenger transport; acoustic capacity of roads; port telematization; transport systems simulation; optimization algorithms
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Global trade and urbanization are continuously growing; as a result, there is an increasing demand for efficient transport systems and digitalization. On the other hand, the carbon footprint of freight and passenger mobility still poses a challenge; therefore, currently, there is an increasing need for innovative and green transport systems. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances and innovative approaches in land, rail, and maritime transport systems, as well as the evolving field of city logistics. This issue aims to highlight interdisciplinary research and practical case studies that address the challenges and opportunities across different transport modes and urban freight distribution. We welcome original research and review articles that contribute to improving operational performance, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing the resilience of transport and logistics networks.
Dr. Alessandro Farina
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- land transport of freight and passengers
- rail transport of freight and passengers
- maritime transport of freight and passengers
- intermodality and combined transport
- city logistics digitalization in freight transport and logistics
- intelligent transportation systems
- simulation and optimization algorithms of transport systems
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