Submit Your Abstracts and Full 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.

Important Dates

05/10/25 - Call for Paper/Abstracts

The conference organizers will release a call for papers and abstracts, inviting researchers and experts to submit their work for consideration.

09/18/25 - Abstracts Submission Deadline

This is the final date for submitting abstracts for consideration. Make sure to submit before this date.

10/15/25 - Notification of Abstract Decisions to Authors

Authors will be notified of the decisions regarding their submitted abstracts.

11/25/25 - Full Paper Submissions Deadline

The deadline for submitting full papers for consideration.

02/05/26 - Paper Acceptance/Rejection Notices

Authors will receive notifications regarding the acceptance or rejection of their submitted papers.

02/25/26 - Early Bird Registration Deadline

Take advantage of early bird registration discounts by registering before this date.

04/01/26 - Final (revised) Paper Submission Deadline

The deadline for submitting final, revised versions of accepted papers.

05/27/26 - XXIII PANAM Starts

The XXIII PANAM conference officially begins in San Diego and Ensenada.

Congress Themes

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.
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.