San Diego 2026
Call for Papers
The Pan-American Society of Transportation and Logistics Research (PANAMSTR) is delighted to invite researchers, practitioners, and professionals to participate in the 2026 Pan-American Congress in Transportation and Logistics Research, to be held in San Diego, California. This congress aims to foster collaboration and innovation across the Americas, promoting academic and practical advancements in transportation, logistics, and related fields.
Conference Themes
We invite submissions on a wide range of topics within transportation and logistics, including but not limited to:
Public Transport
Freight Transport and Logistics
Sustainable Transport
Transport Safety
Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Transport Economics and Land Use
Transport Infrastructure
Education, Equity, and Inclusion in Transport
Transport Planning and Management
Guidelines for Authors
Extended abstracts will undergo a double-blinded review process for approval and should adhere to the following guidelines:
Word Count: The extended abstract should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words.
Format: Use the official congress template (available on the submission portal).
Content: The texted abstract must include the following elements: Main objectives of the research, Scope, Methodology, Results, Conclusions
Structure: The extended abstract should include: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusions
Languages: Submissions are accepted in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Submission Options: Prospective authors can opt for:
Presentation and Publication: Accepted extended abstracts will be published in the event proceedings with an ISBN.
Presentation Only: Authors may choose not to publish their abstracts in the proceedings.
Additionally, authors of accepted abstracts will have the opportunity to submit their complete manuscripts to special issues in journals that will be announced during the event.
Important Dates
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: [August 31, 2025]
Notification of Acceptance: [November 15, 2025]
Full Paper Submission Deadline (Special Issues): [To be announced]
Conference Dates: May 27-29, 2026
Submission Portal
Submit your extended abstracts through the PANAMSTR submission system at [submission link - to be updated].