Join Xibei Jia’s public PhD defense
Airports in the Era of Sustainable Development: Five Studies on Global Practices, Evaluation Methods, and Strategic Frameworks
2 December 2025, 4.30pm, University of Antwerp City Campus
New TPR PhD: Dimitrios Georgoudakis
On 13 October, Dimitrios Georgoudakis successfully defended his PhD dissertation, entitled “Navigating the Green Transition: Shipowners’ Investment Strategies and Market Interdependencies in Container Liner Shipping amid Decarbonisation Pressures”.
Join Rafael Ascanio’s public PhD defense
Integration of supply chain network design with first and last-mile distribution modelling
3 December 2025, 4.30pm, University of Antwerp City Campus
MATM students visit port of Antwerp by water and by air
On 16 and 17 October, our maritime and air transport master students discovered the port of Antwerp by water respectively air. On 16 October, they cruised on the Scheldt river and witnessed the massive infrastructure and operations of the port. On 17 October, they got an aerial view of the port, by flying over the port with a small CESNA airplane.
Kom naar het BNP Paribas Fortis Leerstoel port co.innovation Café #12
Securing a sustainable maritime ecosystem
13 november 2025, 15u, Universiteit Antwerpen Stadscampus
Real Estaste master students enjoy London excursion
When she took another group of real estate market students on an excursion on November 24 and 25, Ann Verhetsel herself was surprised by the rapid developments in London’s urban economy.
Christa Sys werd genomineerd voor
Multimodale ambassadeur 2025
van VIL – Multimodaal Vlaanderen
Listen to Pharma.Aero podcast with Wouter Dewulf
Geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies are reshaping pharmaceutical supply chains. This episode explores how tariffs, de-globalization, and shifting sourcing strategies are driving up logistics costs. Gain sharp insights into the hidden pressures shaping the future of pharma trade flows.
Christa Sys appointed chairman ITLB exam committee
Christa Sys was appointed Chairman of the Examination Committee for Professional Competence for Road Freight and Passenger Transport at the Flemish Government with effect from 15 October 2025.
PIONEERS project newsletter #14 is out!
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of the PIONEERS project newsletter, filled with key updates on the project’s ongoing progress and achievements. Read about the recent General Assembly in Constanța and the upcoming wave of the PIONEERS Training Program. Don’t miss the recaps from events like Pro Danube Ports Days and the Constanța Ideathon, where fresh ideas and collaborations came to life.
Joris Beckers wins FBE Research Prize
Joris Beckers was awarded the Faculty of Business and Economics Research Prize 2025. He was praised for his large amount of scientific publications, the wide number of PhD’s he supervises, and the impressive amount of external project funding attracted.
Edwin van Hassel wins FBE Education Prize
Edwin van Hassel was awarded the Faculty of Business and Economics Education Prize 2025. He was praised for the impressive work done in streamlining the Faculty’s master thesis process, and making the evaluation more transparent.
