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Maritime Economics and Logistics
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Maritime Economics and Logistics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 235 17 35 14
Engineering and Technology 901 14 18 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 35
Documents by Best Scientists*: 52
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 60
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.202
Impact Factor: 4.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Maritime economics and logistics?

Maritime economics and logistics generally zeroes in on subjects such as Port (computer networking), Operations research, Maritime logistics, Industrial organization and Operations management. The Port (computer networking) works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Competition (economics), Supply chain, Economic efficiency, Economy and Data envelopment analysis. The study on Data envelopment analysis presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Productivity.

The research topics discussed in it include Operations research as well as Water transport. Issues in Maritime logistics were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Microeconomics and Econometrics. Volatility (finance) is a key component of Econometrics research discussed in Maritime economics and logistics.

In Maritime economics and logistics, Supply chain management and Commerce are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Industrial organization research.

  • Port (computer networking) (36.61%)
  • Operations research (35.45%)
  • Maritime logistics (19.46%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Time Factor in Liner Shipping Services (343 citations)
  • Coordination in Hinterland Transport Chains: A Major Challenge for the Seaport Community (248 citations)
  • An Application of AHP on Transhipment Port Selection: A Global Perspective (234 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Maritime economics and logistics:

The most cited papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Port (computer networking), Operations research, Industrial organization, Supply chain management and Maritime logistics. In addition to Port (computer networking) research, the most cited publications aim to explore topics under Competition (economics), Service (business), Economy, International trade and Incentive. While the most cited publications focused on Operations research, they were also able to explore topics like Selection (genetic algorithm), EMPTY CONTAINER, Economic efficiency, Service provider and Data envelopment analysis.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Statistics
  • Law
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Maritime economics and logistics investigates studies in Port (computer networking), Operations research, Transport engineering, Stowage and Econometrics. Studies in Port (computer networking) and Pandemic are the key highlights in it. The studies on Operations research discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Space (commercial competition), Reduction (complexity) and Reservation.

Maritime economics and logistics tackles research in Transport network as part of the general discipline of Transport engineering, however, it also discusses concepts in Rapid expansion and Research questions. It explores topics in Econometrics which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Index (economics), Regression analysis and Bulk cargo. While the primary focus in Maritime economics and logistics is Throughput (business), it also dissects topics surrounding Intermodal freight transport and Industrial organization as a whole.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Disruptions and resilience in global container shipping and ports: the COVID-19 pandemic versus the 2008–2009 financial crisis (9 citations)
  • Forecasting container freight rates for major trade routes: a comparison of artificial neural networks and conventional models (5 citations)
  • A shipping line stowage-planning procedure in the presence of hazardous containers (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Maritime economics and logistics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hercules Haralambides (18 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kevin Cullinane (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Theo Notteboom (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Francesco Parola (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Harilaos N. Psaraftis (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Maritime economics and logistics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam (34 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Genoa (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Antwerp (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Delft University of Technology (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Cardiff University (13 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 2.78% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.43% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 28.57% of all publications and 34.29% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Maritime Economics and Logistics

Graduates specializing in Maritime Economics and Logistics have several exciting career opportunities to look forward to. Since this is a multidisciplinary field, job prospects aren't limited to a single industry. They stretch across various sectors including transport companies, port authorities, shipping lines, governmental institutions, and even consultancy firms specializing in maritime and transport affairs.

Roles can greatly vary from operational to more strategic positions, including logistics manager, operations analyst, freight coordinator, supply chain analyst, or strategic planner. Many of these roles involve making decisions that affect the supply chain, understanding the principles of logistics, and having a keen knowledge of maritime operations.

Maritime economists might also end up working on port management, operational improvements, investment strategies, or policy-making. They are frequently involved in highly strategic tasks requiring excellent understanding of economic principles, logistics, international trade, and shipping.

To give a head start to your career, having a robust educational background in Maritime Economics and Logistics or a related field, along with the relevant work experience, is beneficial. Acquiring a degree from a leading institute, such as an urban planning degree in Kansas, could prove beneficial.

Not only can it open up a myriad of career opportunities, but it can also provide you with the knowledge and skills required to excel in this field. Keep in mind that the maritime industry and its corresponding economics and logistics operations are complex, thus, having a comprehensive understanding can go a long way in your professional journey.

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Top Publications

  • Disruptions and resilience in global container shipping and ports: the COVID-19 pandemic versus the 2008–2009 financial crisis

    Theo Notteboom;Theo Notteboom;Theo Notteboom;Thanos Pallis;Jean Paul Rodrigue

    (2021)
    393 Citations
  • Port management and governance in a post-COVID-19 era: quo vadis?

    Theo E. Notteboom;Hercules E. Haralambides

    (2020)
    92 Citations
  • Developing a smart port architecture and essential elements in the era of Industry 4.0

    (2022)
    83 Citations
  • Global trends in maritime and port economics: the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

    Kevin Cullinane;Hercules Haralambides

    (2021)
    72 Citations
  • Influence and transparency at the IMO: the name of the game

    Harilaos N. Psaraftis;Christos A. Kontovas

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Container terminal layout design: transition and future

    Amir Gharehgozli;Nima Zaerpour;Rene de Koster

    (2020)
    63 Citations
  • Cyber security risk assessment in autonomous shipping

    (2022)
    47 Citations
  • Autonomous ships: A study of critical success factors

    (2022)
    40 Citations
  • Potential for, and drivers of, private voluntary initiatives for the decarbonisation of short sea shipping: evidence from a Swedish ferry line

    Anastasia Christodoulou;Kevin Cullinane

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • The Red Sea Crisis: ramifications for vessel operations, shipping networks, and maritime supply chains

    (2024)
    27 Citations

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