Topic: Trends in maritime economy and impact on ports
Speaker：Prof. Sys Christa, University of Antwerp
Time: 2020/12/2 15:00-16:30 (GMT+8)
Tencent Meeting ID: 328 882 070
Abstract:
In this presentation, Prof. Sys will address the topic ‘Trends in maritime economy and impact on ports’. She will discuss nine global trends clustered in three categories: macro-economic trends, digitalization and sustainable/energy transition. The focus is on the maritime ecosystem. She gives preference to an interactive session (poll, quiz). At the end of the presentation questions can be asked.
Bio:
Christa Sys currently is holder of the BNP Paribas Fortis chair on transport, logistics and ports at the Department of Transport and Regional Economics. Until October 2013, Christa Sys was scientific director of the Research Centre on Freight and Passengers flows. Next, she is course co-coordinator for the courses ‘Business Environment’, ‘Maritime Economics and Businesses’ and ‘Maritime Supply Chain’ at the Centre for Maritime and Air Transport (C-MAT). She also teaches at the Faculty of Business and Economics. Her educational activities focus on (operational aspects of) maritime transport, transport economics and inland transportation. Her research centers on maritime economics and co-operation and competition in shipping.