Calls for papers

 

International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics
International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics

 

Special Issue on: "Comparative Benchmarking Analysis of Sea Ports"


Guest Editors:
C.P. Barros, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
H. Haralambides, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Rui Cunha Marques, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal


In recent years, sea ports have experienced a period of rapid growth along with intense inter-port rivalry as a consequence of hinterland development. Port benchmarking technique has become a vital tool for port management bodies to compare the activity of a port with that of its competitors regionally and internationally.

This special issue is devoted to publishing the latest and significant results only on regional or international comparative benchmarking analysis of sea ports. Innovative papers on benchmarking seaports at regional/international level using either data envelopment analysis or stochastic frontier models are particularly encouraged. The use of other innovative models for port benchmarking is also welcome.

Subject Coverage
Suitable topics include, but are not limited to:
  • Port comparative analysis at regional level
  • Port comparative analysis at international level
  • Use of DEA, stochastic frontier, or other innovative models for port benchmarking

Notes for Prospective Authors

Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere

All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Author Guidelines page


Important Dates

Submission deadline: 31 January 2009

Notification of the initial decision: 30 April 2009

Notification of acceptance: 31 July 2009