JILT (Journal of International Logistics and Trade)

About Journal of International Logistics and Trade

The Journal of International Logistics and Trade (JILT) established in 2003 is an official journal published by Jungseok Research Institute of International Logistics and Trade, Inha University, Incheon, Korea. JILT welcomes manuscripts that advance the practice and science of logistics, trade, and other related fields. It is especially interested in those offering important managerial and policy implications drawn from strong theories and analyses. All articles are strictly reviewed for publication by anonymous referees who are eminent scholars in the world.
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Dec 31, 2020

Seasonality in Freight Rates

Totakura Bangar Raju, Pradeep Chauhan, Saurabh Tiwari, Vishal kashav

J. Int. Logist. Trade 2020;18(4):149-157.
https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2020.18.4.149

This paper inspects in detail the seasonality (deterministic) in container freight rates, and compares seasonality patterns in different freight rate indices. A deterministic seasonality unit root test is performed to achieve set objectives. This study concludes that all the indices (tested in this paper) exhibit significant deterministic seasonality. For January and August, there is no seasonal effect observed in all five series. At the same time, all the indices except Exports from Europe Rate Index (EEI) exhibit significant seasonal patterns...
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Dec 31, 2020

Factors Determining Sago Starch Import Demand: Empirical Evidence from Japan

Marlisa Ayu Trisia, Hironobu Takeshita, Mayumi Kikuta, Hiroshi Ehara

J. Int. Logist. Trade 2020;18(4):159-167.
https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2020.18.4.159

Sago starch (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) is one of the starches imported into Japan. Recently, sago starch has been promoted as a healthy type of starch because it is gluten-free and non-allergenic. This study aims to identify the factors affecting sago starch import demand during the period 1978–2017 in Japan by using a double logarithmic linear function. The study revealed that the price of sago starch, GDP, aging population rate and tariff-rate quota policy are significant factors influencing sago starch importation in Japan. ...
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Dec 31, 2020

Evaluation of Logistics Service for Multimodal Transport via the Trans-Siberian Railway: A Perspective of Shippers in South Korea

Gi-Su Kim, Sung-Woo Lee, Chang-Soo Kim, Young-Joon Seo

J. Int. Logist. Trade 2020;18(4):169-180.
https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2020.18.4.169

The role of logistics service provider (LSP) is essential for efficient logistics service quality (LSQ) and supply chain management, especially in multimodal transport. Multimodal transport routes that use the Trans-Siberian Railway (TSR) play an important role in the supply chains of Northeast Asia. This paper aims to identify current conditions of TSR LSQ and propose improvements to enhance the competitiveness of traditional routes. Therefore, this study sheds light on and provides recommendations for various managerial strategies to LSPs in ...
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Dec 31, 2020

Subjective and Objective Analysis of Schedule Delaying Factors for Container Shipping Lines

Cheng-Wei Lin, Wan-Chi Jackie Hsu, Hui-Ju Su

J. Int. Logist. Trade 2020;18(4):181-192.
https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2020.18.4.181

The shipper selects a suitable shipping route and plans for a voyage in order to import and export cargo on the basis of published sailing schedules. The reliability of the sailing schedule will influence the shipper’s logistics expense, which means that the logistics costs will depend on the reliability of schedules published by container shipping companies. Therefore, it is important to consider factors which can cause delays would for container ships sailing on sea routes. The reliability of published sailing schedules can be affected by a...

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ARTICLE Seasonality in Freight Rates Totakura Bangar Raju, Pradeep Chauhan, Saurabh Tiwari, Vishal kashav J. Int. Logist. Trade 2020;18(4):149-157. https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2020.18.4.149 HTML PDF PubReader	ARTICLE Factors Determining Sago Starch Import Demand: Empirical Evidence from Japan Marlisa Ayu Trisia, Hironobu Takeshita, Mayumi Kikuta, Hiroshi Ehara J. Int. Logist. Trade 2020;18(4):159-167. https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2020.18.4.159 HTML PDF PubReader
ARTICLE Evaluation of Logistics Service for Multimodal Transport via the Trans-Siberian Railway: A Perspective of Shippers in South Korea Gi-Su Kim, Sung-Woo Lee, Chang-Soo Kim, Young-Joon Seo J. Int. Logist. Trade 2020;18(4):169-180. https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2020.18.4.169 HTML PDF PubReader	ARTICLE Subjective and Objective Analysis of Schedule Delaying Factors for Container Shipping Lines Cheng-Wei Lin, Wan-Chi Jackie Hsu, Hui-Ju Su J. Int. Logist. Trade 2020;18(4):181-192. https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2020.18.4.181 HTML PDF PubReader

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