Logistics of Port Cities and Urban Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled “Logistics of Port Cities and Urban Sustainable Development”, of Urban Science, an open access journal published by MDPI.

Port cities play a crucial role in global trade, yet they face unique challenges related to environmental sustainability, economic resilience, and social equity. As key nodes in international logistic networks, these cities must balance the demands of high-volume transportation with the imperatives of urban development, climate adaptation, and community well-being. The increasing pressure from climate change, coupled with rapid urbanization and technological advancements, calls for innovative solutions that integrate the efficiency of logistics with sustainable urban policies.

This Special Issue seeks to explore the intersections of port logistics, urban sustainability, and resilience planning by addressing topics such as the following:

• Sustainable logistics and supply chain strategies for port cities;
• The environmental impact of port operations and mitigation strategies;
• Urban planning and governance models for sustainable port city development;
• The role of digitalization and smart technologies in optimizing port logistics;
• Socioeconomic impacts of port activities on urban communities;
• Green infrastructure and climate resilience in port urban areas;
• The integration of multimodal transport systems for reducing congestion and emissions;
• Policy frameworks for balancing economic growth with ecological responsibility.

By bringing together research from multiple disciplines, this Special Issue aims to provide insights into how port cities can evolve into models of sustainable urban development while maintaining their role as vital economic hubs. We welcome contributions from scholars and practitioners who offer empirical research, case studies, theoretical discussions, and policy analyses.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Dr. Mladen Jardas
Dr. Gorana Mudronja
Dr. Hrvoje Grofelnik
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. Urban Science is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly 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 1600 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.

• port city logistics
• sustainable urban development
• maritime transport
• green supply chains
• environmental impact of ports
• smart ports
• urban resilience
• multimodal transport
• circular economy in port cities
• port governance and policy
• socioeconomic impacts of port activities
• climate adaptation in coastal cities
• blue economy
• decarbonization of maritime logistics
• digitalization in port operations