May 2021

 

New paper contributions by TPR

 
The sustainability of the urban layer of e-commerce deliveries: the Belgian collection and delivery
Marine environmental emission reduction policy in the liner shipping the economic impact
The changing nature of regional policy in Europe
Risks and benefits of crew reduction and/or removal with increased automation on the ship operator
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Webinar: Ever Given, can she be forgiven?

On Tuesday 11 May, at 8 pm, TPR, YoungShip Belgium and the Antwerp Maritime Academy are jointly organising a webinar on the Ever Given, the ship that recently blocked the Suez Canal. Registration is required!

Register here!
 



Smart Port 2025 project survey

TPR participates to the Smart Port 2025 project, which is related to state-of-the-art AI technologies, the sustainability impact of these technologies and tools that evaluate their economic impact. Do you have ideas on how ports can benefit from AI-solutions? Then go to our survey, share your thoughts with us and we will involve you in more concrete actions related to this project.

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Join the 4th BNP Paribas Fortis Chair Happy Hour

Within the BNP Paribas Fortis Chair Transport, Logistics and Ports, current research is focusing on the evolution of supply chain thinking towards a collaborative ecosystem, more specifically the new normal of co.innovation. An important characteristic of a natural ecosystem is resilience. The fourth Happy Hour, on 25 May at 5pm, will focus on technology risks.

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Online infosessie master maritiem en logistiek

Infodagen van de UAntwerpen gemist? Op dinsdag 11 mei organiseren we om 18u nog een extra online infosessie over de master maritiem en logistiek management.

Meld je hier aan voor de sessie
 



Tel mee met Straatvinken!

Vanaf nu kun je je inschrijven voor de vierde editie van Straatvinken, het burgeronderzoek rond mobiliteit van de Universiteit Antwerpen, HIVA - KU Leuven en de Ringland Academie. Dan kun je op donderdag 20 mei van 17 tot 18 uur (opnieuw) mee tellen. Iedereen in heel Vlaanderen kan meedoen.

Registreer je hier!
 



C-MAT ranked high in Top 50 Best Maritime Masters

The faculty of C-MAT at Antwerp Management School is very pleased to announce that the 'Master of Maritime and Air Transport Management' has been ranked 17th (last year 22nd) in the Top 50 of Best Masters in Maritime Management in the World. For those interested: Application for academic year 2021-2022 is still open!

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NOVIMAR Vessel Train successfully demonstrated

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Dieter Havermans wins thesis prize

Dieter Havermans, alumnus of TPR's Maritiem en Logistiek Management Master, won the best thesis prize of the Dennie Lockefeer Chair, with a master thesis on the potential of electric batteries in inland navigation.

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Roel Gevaers appointed TRB Committee member

Roel Gevaers was appointed committee member of the TRB Urban Freight Transportation Committee for 3 years.

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Successful course International Port Strategies

C-MAT - Antwerp Management School co-hosted the very successful course International Port Strategies together with APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center and International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). The course was concluded with an interactive workshop involving all participants.

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Join MIT's Discrete Choice Analysis course

MIT's Moshe Ben-Akiva invites you to a one-week course taught remotely from June 7-11, 2021 on 'Discrete Choice Analysis: Predicting Individual Behavior and Market Demand'. One full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding doctoral student with an application deadline of April 30, 2021. Partial scholarships (50%) are also available for junior faculty, postdocs, and doctoral students.

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TPR presented @ various events

TPR lately presented on:
- Impact megatrends on maritime ecosystem
- Infrastructure development: theory, practice and policy
- Global trends in container liner shipping
- Digital Innovation in the Port Sector: Barriers and Facilitators
- Making transport sustainable during pandemic
- Green supply chains

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Upcoming external events where you can meet TPR

 

WCTRS SIGA2 Conference

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