Center for Maritime Economics & Logistics (MEL)

12/06/2026

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 🙌🚢

29/05/2026

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

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

24/04/2026

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

14/04/2026

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

07/04/2026

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