THE CONFERENCE

  • Since its establishment in 1985, the Chinese Institute of Transportation (CIT) has been endeavored to promote academic researches on the topics of transportation system planning, design, operation, and management. By exchanging professional knowledge and experience in the conference, CIT has been assisted local governments and transportation operators in developing more efficient transportation systems to improve their transportation service quality.

    In light of arising opportunities across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese enterprises are rethinking strategy for global logistics. The Conference theme “Blue Ocean Strategy For GLOBAL LOGISTICS” aims at new policies formulation, logistics deployment, and future outlook of transportation for cross straits and global planning. Practitioners and academics are cordially invited to share their knowledge, experience and insights on policy development, technology applications, and research directions to help business and government regaining advantages in global competition.

    TOPICS (suggested but are not limited to)

    1. Cross-Strait Transportation
    2. Global Logistics
    3. Business Logistics
    4. Transportation Policy and Regulation
    5. Transportation Planning
    6. Transportation Economics
    7. Transportation Networks
    8. Air Transportation
    9. Intermodal Transportation
    10. Public Transportation
    11. Non-Motorized Transportation
    12. Rail Transportation
    13. Green Transportation
    14. Transportation Safety and Security
    15. Transportation Information Technology
    16. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
    17. Transportation for Tourism
    18. Occasion Transportation Management
    19. Port Management
    20. Traffic Control
    21. Highway Engineering
    22. Supply Chain Management
    23. Emergency Logistic and Risk Management
    24. Transportation Marketing and Service Quality
    25. Others

    　

    CALL FOR PAPERS

    All the manuscripts including final papers should be sent (via Email) to the Conference Coordinator:
    Mr. Hsuan Wang
    Department of Civil Engineering, National Central University
    No. 300, Jhongda Rd., Jhongli City, Taoyuan County 32001, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
    Phone: +886-3-422-7151 Ext. 34160
    Email: 943402017@cc.ncu.edu.tw

    LANGUAGE

    In the “English Session” all manuscripts should be strictly written and presented in English. All other sessions, either Chinese or English can be used for printed materials and presentations.

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    Location:

    International Conference Hall,
    National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology
    No. 2, Jhuoyue Rd., Nanzih District, Kaohsiung City 811, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

    Phone : +886-7-6011000 Ext. 3201-2
    Fax     : +886-7-6011040
    Email  : logistics@ccms.nkfust.edu.tw

    http://www.logistics.nkfust.edu.tw/chinese/transportation08/
    　

    Paper Format

    PRESENTATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS

    Papers selected by the CIT Paper Selection Committee are required to be presented at the Conference and will appear in the Conference Proceedings in CD-ROM. A certain number of high quality papers will be recommended by the CIT Paper Selection Committee to the Journal of Chinese Institute of Transportation, for consideration of publication subject to a normal process with peers review and revision.

    THE BEST PAPER AWARDS

    Three best papers will be chosen by the CIT Paper Awarding Committee. The awardees will receive Award Certificate and Prize of NT$5,000 for the first place, NT$4,000 for the second place and NT$3,000 for the third place at the Conference.

    REGISTRATION FEE

    The registration fee is US$120 (US$1 = NT$32 approximately) for non-CIT-member and US$70 for CIT-member. This fee will cover the attendance of the Conference, Conference CD-ROM, lunches, a conference dinner, and refreshments. Accommodation and travel arrangements are not included.

    IMPORTANT DATES

    31 July, 2008

    Draft paper due

    5 October, 2008

    Authors notified of acceptance/rejection

    20 October, 2008

    Final paper due

    4-5 December, 2008

    Conference date

    INQUIRY

    Department of Logistics Management, National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology

    No. 2, Jhuoyue Rd., Nanzih, Kaohsiung City, 811, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
    Phone: +886-7-601-1000 Ext. 3201~3202

    Email: logistics@ccms.nkfust.edu.tw
    For latest information, please visit the conference website at:
    http://www.logistics.nkfust.edu.tw/chinese/transportation08/

    HOTEL INFORMATION

    Grand Hi-Lai Hotel
    No. 266, Cheng-Kung 1st Road, Kaohsiung City 80146, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
    Phone: +886-7-216-1766
    http://www.grand-hilai.com.tw/english/index.htm

    Garden Villa
    No. 801 Chongde Rd., Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City 81365, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
    Phone: +886-7-341-3333
    http://www.gardenvilla.com.tw/

    Ambassador Hotel (Kaohsiung)
    No. 202, Ming Sheng 2nd Road, Kaohsiung City 80144, Taiwan (R.O.C)
    Phone: +886-7-211-5211

    http://kaohsiung.ambassadorhotel.com.tw/en/kaohsiung/index.aspx