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2nd International Workshop on Maritime Flows and Networks (WIMAKS '16)
WIMAKS'16 Paris, 25-27 April 2016 After a successful initial event in June 2014, the World Seastems team is glad to announce the second edition of its international workshop on maritime networks. The workshop is devoted to the analysis and mapping of maritime flows of all kinds in space and time, to enrich our knowledge about the world's backbone. It wishes to gather worldwide scholars and experts from all scientific and disciplinary backgrounds as well as young scholars - with or without a maritime or network background. This...
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Prospects for cruise activities in the Med
The prospects of cruising in the Med, and their implications for the Greek cruise market, were the themes of the conference organised by the Greek Cruise Union in the context of the 2nd Greek Tourism Expo 2015. PortEconomics co-director Thanos Pallis, under his capacity as MedCruise Secretary General, was among the keynote speakers. Thanos presentation on "Prospects for cruise activities in the Med" emphasised the numerous challenges that the cruise industry in the Med face: the deployment trends around the globe, the need to accommodate...
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The competitive position of the upgraded Panama canal
The competitive position of the upgraded Panama Canal was the theme of an invited presentation by PortEconomics co-director Theo Notteboom, delivered at the 3rd Busan International Port Conference (BIPC). About 500 port leaders and figures in the global port and shipping industry attended the event. Theo,gave his perspective on the current and future position of the Panama Canal vis-à-vis other (competing) routes. During his presentation, he underlined that global shipping and intermodal transport networks are adapting to the growing...
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How significant is the slowdown in chinese container ports?
By Theo Notteboom Chinese container ports are feeling the full impact of the Chinese economic slowdown and the weak global economic situation. Over the years, we have become used to seeing high growth rates in Chinese ports, so the sudden change might come as a bit of surprise to many. How significant is the slowdown in container throughput in Chinese gateways and how do the figures compare to the situation in other key container port regions around the world? The infographic shows the year-on-year growth in container throughput in the...
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The social and economic value of commercial marine shipping in Canada
The Clear Seas Centre for Responsible Marine Shipping (Clear Seas) asked the Council of Canadian Academies to undertake an expert panel assessment on the social and economic value of commercial marine shipping in Canada and PortEconomics associate member Mary R. Brooks has been appointed as Chair of the Expert Panel. The question to be asnwered is: What is the social and economic value of commercial marine shipping to Canada and its regions*? How will global trends related to shipping affect future shipping activity in Canada? This...
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How can port authorities reform be successful?
Why do seaports need to reform? Searching for answers, port authorities continue to demonstrate interest in the 'Economic Assessment of Management Reform in European Seaports' study that was conducted and recently published by PortEconomics associate member Patrick Verhoeven. Partrick acted as the keynote speaker at the first cultural meeting of the Livorno Port Center was PortEconomics that was held on Tuesday 3 November. Patrick argued on the necessity of management reform of the seaports and the different approaches based on the...
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6th MEL PhD competition (2013-2016)
International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference Hamburg, 23-26 August, 2016 The 'Palgrave McMillan' Prize in Maritime Economics & Logistics In pursuit of its commitment to promote quality research and strengthen research links, particularly among young researchers, MEL organizes its sixth Competition for the best PhD theses that have been successfully defended during the period 1st April 2013 to 30th May 2016 (PhDs defended shortly before or after these cutoff dates could also be considered at the sole discretion of...
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Driving the shipping business: containerization growth factors
Containerization growth drives shipping business, but which are the factors leading to this growth? And how does this relationship evolve? PortEconomics member Jean-Paul Rodrigue was a keynote speaker at 2015 Terminals Operators Conference of the Americas held in Panama City, Panama, and discussed the issue at this premier business and networking event for ports, terminals, shipping lines, 3PLs & shippers. PortEconomics provide exclusively to its visitors the opportunity to go through the presentation. You need just to register...
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