Rotterdam is the largest and most sophisticated port in Europe. With visits of 29.000 seagoing vessels, 105.000 inland waterway vessels and 3.500 cargo trains every year, Rotterdam is an important node in the international network of trade and logistics. The Maritime and Port Management Minor is the best preparation for students who want to work on Bachelor level in an international maritime and transport environment.

The programme follows the logistic chain from maritime transportation of goods, via the port, towards the inland transport system and vice versa. Every year there is a studytrip, in previous years to London, Antwerp, Hamburg and Kuala Lumpur.

1. Maritime Management
During the first half of the semester the emphasis will be put on Global Maritime Transport. You will learn about the shipping business and the global cargo flows. You will learn how to to run your own shipping company in a competitive environment together with fellow students in an online Maritime Business game.

2 . Port management
The second period of the minor will be about the port of Rotterdam and the connection to the hinterland. You will learn which criteria, like geographical position and the strategic choices made by the Port Authorities, determine the characteristics of a particular port. The differences between various major ports will be analyzed.

The minor is developed for students of Logistics Engineering (LEN) and Logistics Management (LM). Students from TB, Maritime officer and RBS-studies with some background in transport and interest in the shipping business are also welcome. Students from international partner universities are also allowed to do this minor. Students from other programs only have access in case of a sufficient background in logistics and maritime operations.

The exact literature will be published at the start of the minor. Most literature will be available online.

Written exams, oral exams and cases will be used to test your knowledge during the minor.

Follow our online Minor Programme

This informative meeting is interactive and online in Microsoft TEAMS.
A short presentation will be held about the minor and there will be an opportunity to ask questions to the lecturer.
You are able to join through mobile phone, laptop or tablet.

By using the links below you are able to join the Teams meeting. Choose the date and time of your choice and copy the link in your URL.

Tuesday 2 April 2024
4 pm - 4:30 pm

Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzE0ZDI5MTQtODRkMi00ZjE1LTg4MWYtNmVmYzBhNzQ2OWE1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ca6fbace-7cba-4d53-8681-a06284f7ff46%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ddfbc46d-8861-4b2b-ba16-1b6d25cfef1a%22%7d

Wednesday 3 april 2024
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM 

Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjkwNTZhMDItZjU1NS00M2UzLTlmNDUtZmY4N2FlZWE3M2Uy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ca6fbace-7cba-4d53-8681-a06284f7ff46%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ddfbc46d-8861-4b2b-ba16-1b6d25cfef1a%22%7d