ABOUT ISLOGS 2026

 

​Main website: https://www.2026.islogs.org/

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​Symposium Objectives

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ISLOGS 2026 aims to serve as an international platform for advancing research, innovation, and practical solutions in logistics and supply chain systems, with a strong focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and operational resilience. The symposium brings together academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to address current challenges and future opportunities shaping global logistics ecosystems.

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By providing a global forum for knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary cooperation, ISLOGS 2026 seeks to promote smarter, cleaner, and more resilient logistics systems while contributing to sustainable economic development worldwide.

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Symposium Format

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By providing a global forum for knowledge exchange, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ISLOGS 2026 aims to foster smarter, cleaner, and more resilient logistics and supply chain systems, while contributing to sustainable economic growth and long-term societal development worldwide.

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Symposium Topics

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management

• Sustainable supply chain design and management

• Circular economy and closed-loop supply chains

• Green logistics and environmental performance assessment

• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration

• Sustainable sourcing and supplier selection

• Carbon footprint analysis and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 

Logistics Operations and Transportation

• Green transportation and alternative fuels

• Intermodal and multimodal transportation systems

• Last-mile delivery and urban logistics

• Smart mobility and intelligent transport systems

• Sustainable warehousing and inventory management

• Cold chain logistics

 

Digitalization and Emerging Technologies

• Digital transformation in supply chains

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications

• Blockchain for transparency and traceability

• Internet of Things (IoT) in logistics

• Digital twins and simulation technologies

• Big data analytics and decision support systems

 

Resilience, Risk, and Uncertainty

• Supply chain resilience and robustness

• Risk management and disruption mitigation

• Post-pandemic supply chain strategies

• Geopolitical risks and global trade dynamics

• Agile and flexible supply chains

 

Reverse Logistics and Waste Management

• Reverse logistics systems and networks

• Waste reduction and recycling strategies

• Remanufacturing and product recovery

• Sustainable packaging and materials management

 

Industry Applications and Case Studies

• Retail and e-commerce logistics

• Food and agri-food supply chains

• Healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics

• Energy and industrial logistics

• Humanitarian and disaster logistics

 

Optimization and Decision-Making

• Mathematical modeling and optimization techniques

• Simulation and scenario analysis

• Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM)

• Network design and routing optimization

 

Social Sustainability and Policy

• Ethical supply chains and social responsibility

• Labor conditions and human rights

• Public policy and regulatory frameworks

• Sustainability reporting and performance metrics

 

Future Trends and Innovations

• Autonomous vehicles and drone delivery systems

• Electric and hydrogen-powered transportation

• Smart cities and urban logistics innovation

• Net-zero and carbon-neutral supply chains

• Platform economy and shared logistics

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1st August 2026 – Deadline for short paper submission  (max 5 pages)

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Important Note:

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• All papers will be peer-reviewed.

• Accepted short papers (4-5 pages) will appear in ISLOG’26 Symposium Proceedings and the registered and presented papers will be published by  and will be submitted to Web of Science and/or Scopus for indexing

• In addition, high quality full papers (12 – 20 pages) of archival value will be considered for publication in reputable international journals such as IJSA (International Journal of Sustainable Aviation), IJAST (International Journal of Aviation Science and Technology), Transport Tech (International Journal of Transportation Research and Technology), Transactions on Aerospace Research and edited books of SPRINGER.