MHCL 2026 – 50th Anniversary Conference

XXVI International Conference on Material Handling, Constructions, and Logistics

Call for Papers

The XXVI International Conference on Material Handling, Constructions, and Logistics (MHCL 2026) invites researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit original papers for presentation at the 50th Anniversary edition (1976–2026) of the conference.

MHCL 2026 provides an international forum for presenting recent research results, innovative methodologies, and practical applications in the fields of material handling, construction engineering, and logistics.

Topics of Interest

Topics include, but are not limited to:

* Material Handling Facilities and Systems
* Hoisting and Transport Machinery and Equipment
* Conveyor Technology and Conveyor Machines
* Elevators and Escalators
* Ropeways and Ropeway Technology
* Bulk and Powder Material Handling Technology
* Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Capsule Conveying
* Industrial Vehicles, AGVs
* Inspection, Modification, and Maintenance of Equipment
* Safety in Handling
* Container Units and Container Equipment
* Industrial Robots and Manipulators
* Assembly and Assembly Systems
* Modeling, Optimization, and Simulations
* Control Techniques and Control Systems
* Mechatronics and Information Technologies
* Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms
* Design and Analysis of Supporting Steel Structures
* Material Flow and Facilities Layout
* Intelligent Material Handling Systems and Machines
* History of Machinery and Equipment
* Construction and Urban Machinery and Equipment
* Mining Machinery and Equipment
* Forestry Machinery and Equipment
* Failure Analysis and Prevention
* Automation in Construction and Earthmoving
* Logistics and Supply Chains
* Green Logistics and Sustainable Practices
* Distribution Centers and Automation in Warehousing
* Ports and Logistics
* Transport Logistics
* Supply Chain Management
* Eco Design
* Industry 4.0 and Digital Twins
* AI and Machine Learning in MHCL
* Educational Aspects of MHCL

Paper Submission

Papers must be original and not published or under review elsewhere.

Submissions should be written in English and follow the conference template.

All papers will undergo a peer-review process.

Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings.

Important Dates

Submission of Extended Review Abstracts: May 15th, 2026

Notification of Acceptance/Reject: June 5th, 2026

Paper Submission Deadline: July 3rd, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: July 10th, 2026

Conference MHCL 2026: September 23rd – 25th, 2026

Publication

Conference proceedings will be published with an ISBN and submitted for indexing in relevant international scientific databases.