Logistics Research Network Conference
Join the CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network Conference to discover the latest insights and innovations shaping logistics, transport, and supply chains.
Key Information
Date: 2-4 September 2026
Location: School of Engineering and Built Environment, James Parsons Building, Liverpool John Moores University
Full paper submission deadline: Monday 29 June 2026
LRN 2026 will showcase leading-edge research in all areas of Sustainable Global Trade and Integrated Logistics Systems for Resilient and Future Ready Supply Chains. We invite participants to submit papers at this influential event.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
Sustainable and Resilient Global Trade Systems: Strategy, Decarbonisation and Multimodal Supply Chain Integration
Digital Transformation, Business Analytics and Decision Intelligence in Supply Chains
Urban, Last-Mile and Consumer Logistics Futures
Public Transport, Integrated Mobility and Sustainable Urban Transport Systems
Retail and Non-Food Consumer Supply Chains: Distribution, Fulfilment and Operational Performance
Food and Agri-Food Supply Chains: Sustainable Production, Cold Chains and Resilient Distribution
Humanitarian, Crisis and Resilience Logistics
Green and Smart Logistics Infrastructure
Offshore-to-Onshore Energy Logistics, Maritime Renewables and Infrastructure Transition
Project Management for Logistics, Infrastructure and Supply-Chain Transformation
Educating and Upskilling the Future Leaders
Heading to Liverpool for LRN 2026?
Who is it for?
Academics, Researchers, Policy Makers, Practitioners. Open to Members and Non-Members.
Why should you attend?
Provide a platform for discussion and debate among researchers, practitioners, and policy makers on emerging logistics and supply chain issues.
Did you know?
LRN has been a firm fixture in the diary for over 30 years. The conference is held at a different university each year and also features a PhD workshop to offer advice and guidance.
Previous years full papers:
Full Papers 2025
The 2025 LRN Full Papers present research advancing sustainability in logistics, transport, and supply chain management, highlighting innovations for greener, more resilient systems.
Full Papers 2024
The 2024 LRN Full Papers showcase research driving supply chain innovation and value creation, highlighting strategies and insights that transform businesses and industries.
Full Papers 2023
The 2023 LRN Full Papers explore sustainable practices in supply chains, highlighting research that balances efficiency, responsibility, and long-term impact.
Highlights from our 2025 Event
Logistics Research Network Forum
Connect with logistics and supply chain experts through the LRN Forum, where fresh research, lively discussion, and sector innovation thrive every year.
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