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Call for papers

We invite submissions of original research, case studies, and technical papers aligned with the conference themes. Selected papers will be presented during the conference and published in the conference proceedings.

The two-day conference will include plenary and poster sessions, as well as round tables with focused discussions.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st January 2025
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31st March 2025
  • Acceptance Notification: 20th April 2025
  • Payment Deadline: 10th May 2025

Publication Fees

In-person presenter (plenary of poster)– 170 Euro (include publication in conference proceeding, conference pack, 2-day access to coffee breaks and networking lunch)

Online presenter – 100 Euro (include publication in conference proceeding)

Poster Display

Posters will be displayed on A1 poster stations and will be available for viewing by delegates throughout the conference period.

IMPORTANT: The posters are needed in electronic format by 23rd of May to be displayed in due course.

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*Selected paper will be recommended for publication in SCOPUS/WOS indexed journal or Scopus/WOS-indexed conference proceedings at additional cost

Submission of papers

Phase 1 – Abstract submission


To ensure consistency and quality in the abstract submissions for the International Conference on Maritime Transport and Logistics Trends, please adhere to the following technical specifications:

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Abstract submission guidelines

The abstract file named: Abstract_FirstAuthorLastName.docx (e.g., Abstract_Smith.docx) shall be submitted by e-mail to bcc@cmu-edu.eu. Authors wishing to submit two abstracts, shall add the number 1 or 2, next to the Name (e.g., Abstract_Smith1.docx).

Review process and acceptance of abstracts
All abstracts will undergo a peer-review process to ensure relevance and quality. Notifications of acceptance will be sent within 10 days from the submission.
Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference proceedings.

Phase 2 – Full paper submission


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Full paper submission guidelines

The full paper file named: FullPaper_FirstAuthorLastName.docx (e.g., FullPaper_Smith.docx) shall be submitted by e-mail to bcc@cmu-edu.eu. Authors wishing to submit two full papers shall add the number 1 or 2, next to the Name (e.g., FullPaper_Smith1.docx).

Review process and acceptance of full papers

All full papers will undergo a peer-review process to ensure academic quality and relevance. Reviewers may recommend revisions. Notifications of acceptance will be sent within 20 days from the submission.

Accepted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings with an ISBN and DOI.