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Investment, Risk, and Sustainability in Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain
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Investment, Risk, and Sustainability in Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain

A special issue of Logistics (ISSN 2305-6290). This special issue belongs to the section "Maritime and Transport Logistics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 2287

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Amir Alizadeh

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Costas Grammenos Centre for Shipping, Trade and Finance, Bayes Business School, City St Georges, University London, 106 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8TZ, UK
Interests: shipping economics and finance; risk management; investment; international trade; modeling and forecasting; commodity and energy markets
Prof. Dr. Haiying Jia

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Department of Business and Management Science, CENTRE Shipping and Logistics, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Helleveien 30, 5045 Bergen, Norway
Interests: international trade; shipping energy efficiency; transport sustainability; finance
Dr. David Menachof

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Information Technology and Operations Management Department, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA
Interests: global supply chain issues; supply chain security; risk and visibility; sustainable supply chain and logistics; financial techniques applicable to logistics; liner shipping and containerisation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The evolving international seaborne trade patterns, technological advances, environmental regulations, geopolitical events, and changes in consumers’ taste and behavior have presented significant challenges, as well as opportunities, in the maritime industry in recent years. At the same time, theoretical and applied research on different aspects of the international supply chain, maritime business, and the shipping industry has been instrumental for the industry to expand, adapt, and become more resilient. The annual International Association of Maritime Economists conference has been the premier platform for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals to present and discuss cutting-edge research in maritime economics, international shipping, and logistics. This year, the Logistics journal is inviting submissions of research papers presented in the IAME conference for consideration in a Special Issue of Logistics.

This Special Issue will focus on topics related to recent developments in maritime biasness, international shipping, and sustainability in global supply chains. Selected papers subject to peer review will be published in the Special Issue. The research area includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Investment and finance in sustainable maritime and logistics;
  • Green finance and ESG in maritime supply chains;
  • Technological advancements in sustainable maritime industry;
  • Decarbonization of the maritime industry;
  • Emissions trading and its effects on shipping and supply chains;
  • Sustainable logistics and shipping;
  • Risk management and optimization in shipping and maritime operations;
  • Resilience and strength of maritime supply chains;
  • Data analytics in shipping and maritime logistics;
  • Effects of onshoring and nearshoring on shipping and maritime trade.

Prof. Dr. Amir Alizadeh
Prof. Dr. Haiying Jia
Dr. David Menachof
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Logistics is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • investment and finance
  • green finance
  • decarbonization
  • emissions trading
  • sustainable logistics and shipping
  • risk management and optimization
  • maritime supply chains

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Liner Schedule Reliability Problem: An Empirical Analysis of Disruptions and Recovery Measures in Container Shipping
by Jakov Karmelić, Marija Jović Mihanović, Ana Perić Hadžić and David Brčić
Logistics 2025, 9(4), 149; https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics9040149 - 20 Oct 2025
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Background: Schedule reliability in container liner services is essential for the efficiency of maritime and inland transport, terminal operations, and the overall supply chain. Disruptions to vessel schedules can trigger a series of disruptions at other points, generating additional operational costs for carriers, [...] Read more.
Background: Schedule reliability in container liner services is essential for the efficiency of maritime and inland transport, terminal operations, and the overall supply chain. Disruptions to vessel schedules can trigger a series of disruptions at other points, generating additional operational costs for carriers, terminal operators, inland transport providers, and ultimately, for importers, exporters, and end consumers. Methods: The research paper combines literature reviews and shipping company data. A qualitative analysis contains specific causes of vessel delays and corrective actions used to realign schedules with the pro forma plan. The analysis was expanded to include transport of cargo in containers from origin to the final inland destination. Results: Disruption factors are identified and classified by their place of occurrence: (1) inland transport, (2) anchorage, (3) ports, and (4) navigation between ports. The research produced several new disruptive factors previously not identified and published. It has been confirmed that port congestion acts as the principal cause of delay in liner service. Conclusions: The findings indicate that while the number and complexity of disruptive factors are increasing due to global and regional dynamics, the range of recovery measures remains narrow. A deeper understanding of these causes enables more effective prevention, aiming to minimize supply chain disruptions and costs and increase the reliability of door-to-door container transport. Full article
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Risk-Based Optimization of Multimodal Oil Product Operations Through Simulation and Workflow Modeling
by Catalin Popa, Ovidiu Stefanov, Ionela Goia and Dinu Atodiresei
Logistics 2025, 9(3), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics9030079 - 20 Jun 2025
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Background: The transportation of petroleum products via multimodal logistics systems is a complex process subject to operational inefficiencies and elevated risk exposure. The efficient and resilient transportation of petroleum products increasingly depends on multimodal logistics systems, where operational risks and process inefficiencies [...] Read more.
Background: The transportation of petroleum products via multimodal logistics systems is a complex process subject to operational inefficiencies and elevated risk exposure. The efficient and resilient transportation of petroleum products increasingly depends on multimodal logistics systems, where operational risks and process inefficiencies can significantly impact safety and performance. This study addresses the research question of how an integrated risk-based and workflow-driven approach can enhance the management of oil products logistics in complex port environments. Methods: A dual methodological framework was applied at the Port of Midia, Romania, combining a probabilistic risk assessment model, quantifying incident probability, infrastructure vulnerability, and exposure, with dynamic business process modeling (BPM) using specialized software. The workflow simulation replicated real-world multimodal oil operations across maritime, rail, road, and inland waterway segments. Results: The analysis identified human error, technical malfunctions, and environmental hazards as key risk factors, with an aggregated major incident probability of 2.39%. BPM simulation highlighted critical bottlenecks in customs processing, inland waterway lock transit, and road tanker dispatch. Process optimizations based on simulation insights achieved a 25% reduction in operational delays. Conclusions: Integrating risk assessment with dynamic workflow modeling provides an effective methodology for improving the resilience, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of multimodal oil logistics operations. This approach offers practical guidance for port operators and contributes to advancing risk-informed logistics management in the petroleum supply chain. Full article
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