The Shipping and Trade Alliance for Research (STAR) is a global network established to address current and emerging issues in shipping and trade as raised by global market players and public bodies through rigorous collaborative research. STAR serves as a vehicle for advancing the knowledge frontier of shipping and trade by leveraging the research expertise and resources of STAR members.

STAR is associated with the Journal of Shipping and Trade (JST). JST publishes papers covering shipping economics, trade and economic development, transport management, global port management, regional studies, environmental management in shipping and trade, business model development, and other related topics.

The homepage of JST: http://www.jshippingandtrade.com/
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