About the Journal
The International Journal on Maritime Studies, Management and Technology (IJMSMT) is a scholarly journal established to promote research, knowledge exchange and practical innovation across the maritime, shipping, transport, logistics and related management fields.
The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, maritime professionals, industry practitioners, policymakers and postgraduate scholars to publish original research, critical reviews and technical studies addressing contemporary challenges in maritime operations, transportation systems, port management, supply chains, marine technology and the blue economy.
IJMSMT welcomes research that contributes to theoretical development, methodological improvement, evidence-based decision making and practical solutions to problems affecting maritime and transport systems in Nigeria, Africa and the wider international community.
The journal values original contributions that connect sound academic research with the operational, technological, environmental and policy needs of the maritime industry.
Core Focus and Scope
IJMSMT publishes original research articles, review papers, technical papers and short communications relevant to maritime studies, management, technology and associated disciplines. Its principal areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Maritime transportation systems and shipping operations
- Shipping economics, freight markets and maritime trade
- Shipping company management and operational performance
- Vessel operations, fleet management and maritime services
- International trade, maritime connectivity and regional integration
- Shipping policy, regulation and institutional governance
- Port administration, terminal management and operational efficiency
- Port productivity, cargo handling and turnaround time
- Port competitiveness and performance measurement
- Port infrastructure, investment and development
- Port pricing, tariffs and cost optimisation
- Digitalisation and automation in port operations
- Port security, safety and risk management
- Transportation planning and management
- Logistics operations and supply chain management
- Freight forwarding and multimodal transportation
- Maritime logistics and distribution systems
- Inventory management, warehousing and cargo distribution
- Supply chain resilience, responsiveness and effectiveness
- Transportation costs, demand forecasting and network optimisation
- Maritime information systems and digital transformation
- Artificial intelligence and data analytics in shipping
- Internet of Things applications in maritime operations
- Vessel tracking, navigation and communication technologies
- Port community systems and electronic documentation
- Cybersecurity and digital risk management
- Emerging technologies in marine transportation and logistics
- Green shipping and sustainable maritime operations
- Maritime decarbonisation and emissions reduction
- Energy efficiency in shipping and port operations
- Alternative marine fuels and clean energy technologies
- Marine pollution prevention and environmental compliance
- Climate change adaptation and maritime resilience
- Sustainable transportation practices and environmental performance
- Maritime safety management and accident prevention
- Navigation safety and vessel traffic management
- Maritime security and piracy prevention
- Risk assessment and emergency response
- Maritime regulatory compliance
- Occupational health and safety in maritime operations
- Port security and critical maritime infrastructure protection
- Maritime economics and investment analysis
- Blue economy development and marine resource governance
- Maritime law, policy and regulatory frameworks
- Public and private sector participation in maritime development
- Regional maritime cooperation and international conventions
- Maritime education, training and human resource development
- Institutional performance and maritime governance
- Inland waterways transportation and development
- Coastal shipping and short sea shipping
- Riverine transport systems and rural accessibility
- Agricultural produce transportation and distribution
- Fisheries logistics and cold chain management
- Transportation infrastructure and regional economic development
- Supply chain challenges in coastal and riverine communities
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary studies that connect maritime and transport research with economics, management, engineering, environmental science, information technology, public policy and related fields.
Manuscripts must demonstrate a clear research purpose, appropriate methodology, credible evidence and a meaningful contribution to knowledge or professional practice.
Publication Frequency and Structure
- Language
- English. Authors may use either British or American English, provided usage remains consistent throughout the manuscript.
- Publication frequency
- Monthly online publication, subject to the availability of accepted manuscripts and completion of editorial and production procedures.
- Volume and issue structure
- One annual volume, with monthly issues numbered sequentially throughout the calendar year. Each published article carries its assigned publication details and permanent identifier where applicable.
- Publication format
- Online publication in an electronic, open access format. Articles may be published as PDF files, with appropriate article metadata to support discovery, citation and long-term accessibility.
- Article types
- Original research articles, review articles, technical papers and short communications. Editorials and other scholarly contributions may be considered at the discretion of the editorial team.
The journal aims to maintain a regular publication schedule while ensuring that publication decisions are based on scholarly quality, research integrity and editorial standards rather than the need to fill an issue.
Our Publisher: Global Maritime Academy of Nigeria (GMAN)
Global Maritime Academy of Nigeria (GMAN), Delta State, Nigeria, publishes IJMSMT as part of its commitment to advancing maritime education, research, professional development and knowledge exchange.
Through the journal, GMAN seeks to strengthen connections between academic research and the practical needs of the maritime, shipping, transport and logistics industries.
The journal encourages contributions from Nigerian and international researchers, universities, research institutions, maritime organisations and industry professionals.
GMAN supports the journal's commitment to editorial independence, transparent publication procedures, responsible research practices and the dissemination of useful scholarly knowledge. Editorial decisions are based on the quality, originality, relevance and integrity of submitted manuscripts.
Why Publish with IJMSMT?
IJMSMT provides a scholarly platform for researchers working across maritime studies, transport, logistics, management and technology. Authors who publish with the journal can benefit from:
- A focused disciplinary audience: researchers and professionals interested in maritime transport, shipping, port operations, logistics, marine technology and related disciplines.
- Open access dissemination: published articles are freely accessible online, without subscription barriers.
- Peer review: manuscripts are evaluated through editorial screening and external peer review, where appropriate, to assess their scholarly quality and suitability.
- International participation: relevant contributions are welcome from researchers and institutions within Nigeria, across Africa and internationally.
- Research visibility: clear article metadata, online publication and appropriate repository and indexing arrangements improve the discoverability of published work.
- Interdisciplinary scholarship: studies combining management, economics, engineering, technology, environmental science and public policy are welcome.
- Transparent publication charges: the article processing charge is communicated in advance, with no submission fee. See Article Processing Charges.
- Practical relevance: research that addresses real challenges in maritime operations, transport systems, supply chains, sustainability and industry development.
Publication does not guarantee acceptance, indexing in a particular database, citation counts or career advancement. Every manuscript remains subject to the journal's editorial standards and review procedures.
