Center for Maritime Economics & Logistics (MEL)

Tonight was a good one 🍽️✨

Our annual MEL End of Year Dinner brought students, staff, lecturers and alumni together for an evening of celebration and good company.

For our MEL Class of 2026 this one felt extra special. Coursework done. Thesis ahead. Graduation on the horizon 🎓

To our students, you have got this. We are so proud of how far you have come and cannot wait to cheer you across the finish line 🙌🚢

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming interest in the MEL Class of 2027 (2026-2027 academic year) this year 🙏

We now have very few seats remaining for the October 2026 intake. Once these last places are reserved, a waitlist will be implemented for any incoming applications. As always, it is first-come, first-served.

To everyone who has already secured their place, we cannot wait to welcome you to Rotterdam this October 🚢

For those who missed out this year, do not be discouraged. Enrollment for the 2027-2028 academic year is already open, and places are already being reserved. We would encourage you to apply early and secure your place ahead of the curve.

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming interest already in the 2027-2028 academic year. It is a testament to the reputation and impact of the MEL programme worldwide 🌍

👉 www.maritimeeconomics.com

Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) Explore the MSc in Maritime Economics & Logistics at Erasmus University Rotterdam—combining research, tailored programmes, and industry partnerships.

We were recently visited by maritime journalists as part of the Blue-C press tour through the Netherlands 🚢

The result is this feature by Maritime Innovations, interviewing two of the leading minds connected to our programme:

Prof. Dr. Albert Veenstra, MEL Academic Director and Professor of Trade and Logistics at Rotterdam School of Management, and Dr. Maurice Jansen, port innovation specialist at the Erasmus Centre for Urban Ports and Transport Economics.

The article covers what MEL graduates actually know and why companies like , , and Vopak consistently recruit from our programme, and what 25 years of maritime research at means for the industry.

Read the full article: link in bio 🔗

Photo by: Alexander Santos Lima

Some feedback that never gets old 🙏

When our alumni take the time to share their experience, it means everything to us.

“As an alumni, I can guarantee the program offers the latest knowledge of the maritime industry. I consider MEL the best maritime program out there.”Dimas Lasso, MEL Alumni 🚢

This is why we do what we do.

Thinking about joining the next cohort? Applications for October 2026 are still open.

👉 Link in bio

Rotterdam. Europe’s largest port. Your classroom. 🚢

At MEL, you don’t just study the maritime industry — you’re immersed in it.

96% of our recent graduates are employed.
88% found their role within 1–3 months of finishing.
24% had a job offer before they even graduated.

One year. One world-class programme. A global career.

📍 Erasmus University Rotterdam
📅 Next intake: 1 October 2026
🔗 Link in bio to apply

📷 Photo: Ossip van Duivenbode

Our MSc students are in Copenhagen this week — spending the day inside Lauritzen Bulkers A/S, one of Denmark’s leading bulk shipping companies operating 100 vessels worldwide. 🚢🇩🇰

Real conversations with industry leaders. No textbook can replicate this. This is what the annual MEL study trip is about — putting our students in the room where decisions are made.

📍 Copenhagen, Denmark
👉 Curious about MEL? Link in bio.

Save the date.

Second MEL Alumni Webinar. January 2026.

Our alumni-only webinar returns with a live lecture by Dr. Maurice Jansen on: 📦 Green Shipping Corridors

Decarbonisation in shipping is moving fast. Biofuels, methanol, ammonia, wind-assisted propulsion, and the role of ports, energy providers, and shipping companies all matter. Collaboration decides what works.

🗓 Tuesday 27 January 2026
🕐 12:30–14:00 CET
📍 Online via Zoom
👉 Registration link in bio
(MEL alumni only)

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Ports matter more than you think.

We hosted a webinar for PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) on how connectivity, criticality and community engagement shape modern port development.

Dr. Maurice Jansen also outlined MEL’s two tracks:

• Tailor-made in-company programmes for organisations: https://www.maritimeeconomics.com/en/research-programmes/custom-programmes

• The MEL MSc for individual professionals: https://www.maritimeeconomics.com

Webinar Highlight:

Dr Maurice Jansen recently hosted a webinar for Pelindo Indonesia on the role of ports in modern society. He focused on three key ideas:

• Connectivity — how well-connected ports shape maritime corridors and influence logistics costs

• Criticality — why port resilience matters, especially for island communities when disasters strike

• Community engagement — linking port development with well-being, cultures and local networks

The webinar also outlined how MEL supports the maritime sector through two pathways:

For organisations: Tailor-made in-company programmes for port authorities, terminals, logistics companies and public agencies.
Learn more: https://www.maritimeeconomics.com/en/research-programmes/custom-programmes

For individual professionals: The MSc Maritime Economics & Logistics, a full training path for careers in shipping, ports and maritime logistics. Programme details: https://www.maritimeeconomics.com

📢 Admissions for the 2026–2027 MSc in Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) are now open!

We are now accepting applications for the upcoming academic year, and places are being reserved on a rolling basis.

The MEL Programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam combines maritime economics, logistics, and management in one intensive, globally recognised degree, designed for professionals and recent graduates aiming to advance in the maritime and logistics sectors.

Start your journey in Rotterdam — the Maritime Capital of Europe.

👉 Apply early to secure your place: https://www.maritimeeconomics.com/en/admissions/apply-here-online-application-form

Apply Here: Online Application Form Submit your application for the MEL programme online. Take the first step towards the MSc in Maritime Economics and Logistics.