Martin Ilmer
Marketing Manager
P&O Nedlloyd
The Netherlands |
Sven SchroderHamburg
Süd
Germany
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| "On selecting MEL for my MSc there was only one
criterion: if you can join the top, why bother with second best." |
"Seeing
the big picture requires knowing where to look, MEL with its first-class
Corporate Network will show you." |
Zhongyi (John) Su
Area Manager-Europe Asia Trade
CMA CGM Head Office
France
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Kazuo Uezumi
Economist Port and Harbor Department
Pacific Consultants International
Japan |
| "This condensed and
refined program combines ideally theory and practice in maritime economics and logistics.
Its alumni network, English-speaking environment, research and business opportunities
through internships (I had mine at CMA-CGM in Marseilles, France) and interaction with
people from the industry plus its location near the world’s biggest port, make MEL
second to none. Its reputation can be matched only by that of Erasmus University
Rotterdam. As a young Chinese shipping professional, I believe that MEL has endowed me
with a strong lifelong qualification." |
"Studying
Maritime Economics and Logistics at Erasmus, near the world’s largest port, is an
unrepeated experience combining advanced knowledge with precious business contacts through
the numerous Company Visits, the Erasmus Maritime Seminars and the various internship
opportunities. Working in a multicultural environment such as this of Erasmus really
exemplifies the meaning of globalisation." |
Anastasios Karagiannis
Group Financial Controller
Allianz AG (Holding)
Germany
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Bjorn-Morten Batalden
Operations Officer
Royal Norwegian Navy
Norway |
| "The no.1 maritime program worldwide and the first
choice for a successful career in the shipping and logistics industries." |
"The programme's extensive
Corporate Network has enabled me to create valuable contacts with people in the industry,
from the largest shipbroking companies to shipping banks." |
Carl Daniel Tornqvist
Chalmers University
Sweden |
Wengzhong Xiao
General Manager Chartering Division
Lian Yaun Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.
P.R. China |
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"Participating
in the MEL Programme is no doubt the best and most successful investment I have ever made.
The academic excellence provided by MEL combined with it’s extensive Corporate
Network, at one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, has prepared me and given me
the knowledge required for a challenging position in the shipping industry. The
international and dynamic environment of the city of Rotterdam -
encompassing one of the
largest ports in the world - is the perfect arena for anyone with the ambition to become
one of tomorrow’s leaders in the industry of shipping. The great value the Programme
places on extra-curricular events, such as seminars led by prominent
speakers from shipping and Company Visits in the shipping cluster of Rotterdam, gave the extra edge.
Additionally, it gave me the opportunity to meet interesting professionals and create great
contacts.
As an integral part of the programme, I did my internship at Jo Tankers, Rotterdam. Writing my thesis – Bunker
Hedging Analysis- in the creative environment of this state-of-the-art
company, gave me
the opportunity to put the knowledge acquired from the course into practice.
After this year, I take great pride in belonging to the selected group of MEL." |
"I’ve learned a lot not only
from well designed courses, but also from the well organized seminars given by experts
from all over the world. Besides, I like the internationalization here; the global network
of lecturers and colleagues will give me great help in my career, for shipping is the most
international industry in the world.
Actually, I’m already
reaping the benefits of studying at Erasmus, since immediately after my graduation and
thanks to the additional experience I obtained through an internship in the chartering department
of Simpson, Spence and Young in London, I was appointed General Manager of my
company’s chartering department." |
Adelino Mesquita
Port Director
CFM
Mozambique |
James McConachie
Marketing Manager
Carisbrook Shipping Ltd.
UK |
| "Between three offers to
do my Masters Degree in Transportation and Logistics (UK, USA and The Netherlands), I decided
to do the Erasmus MEL and my choice has shown a great payback. The mix of nationalities
and cultures, different backgrounds and experiences among students, brought the necessary
and fruitful spirit of team work. The combination of rigorous academic work with lectures
from the business sector allowed the right blending of scientific and professional
knowledge. What is more, I got the opportunity to test my knowledge against
widely-respected and well-reputed professionals, and apply it in real life situations
thanks to my internship with the Netherlands Economic Institute (NEI). Moreover, seminars
and company visits were the most useful introduction to the business community of the
Netherlands. The beauty and great city of Rotterdam? Hope I had more spare time to enjoy
it!" |
"I would like to take the opportunity
to thank everyone at MEL very sincerely for everything you have done for me over the last 12 months. The tuition, overall, was 1st
class and I found the interactive format of classes excellent. The warm welcome I received
was very much appreciated and will remain with me. In this regard, I would like to think
that we have made a contact which will last for many years to come, and from my side I
would like to extend an invitation to you all to stay in touch, either in a personal or
professional capacity in the future." |
Juana Lourido
Regional Commercial Director
Port of Buenaventura
Colombia |
Mari Kallinen
Harbour Master and Port Security Officer
Port of Rauma
Finland |
| "Working in
multicultural teams and the close interaction with Rotterdam's maritime business community
are two of MEL's strongest points." |
"The reputation of Erasmus made my decision easy. And I
was proven right in every respect. Top programme really!" |
Alon Margoshes
Futures and Operations
Oil Refineries Ltd. (ORL)
Israel |
Marco Schiavone
Export Management Consultant
Aermar
Italy |
| "Returning from the
industry to the classroom, we have been supplied with very relevant theoretical and
practical knowledge. The MEL course is an intensive program, covering a wide spectrum of
subjects in shipping, transport, and logistics. These subjects are looked at with an
economic approach, and are complemented by expertise lectured by managers working at key
positions within the industry. We also took advantage of the location and had the
opportunity to see professional shipping in practice with our own eyes, at ports and
offices. Myself in particular had the unique opportunity and pleasure of being introduced
to the fascinating and highly sophisticated world of freight derivatives. Through its
extensive company network, MEL gave me the opportunity to further extent my knowledge on
this fascinating topic through an internship in the freight futures department of one of
the world’s leading shipbrokers, Simpson, Spence and Young (SSY) in London." |
MEL is not only a fundamental tool but, more important, a way
of thinking. |
Eduardo Greco de Morais
Information Services Consultant
Public Sector Unisys Corporation
Brazil |
Rafael Lemaitre
Universidad de lass Americas
Mexico |
| "The harmonious
diversity of cultures and backgrounds, strengthened by an outstanding level of lecturers
and a deep immersion in the shipping industry makes me confident that the decision for MEL
was the best to face the challenges ahead." |
"The right master, at the right
place, for the right price!" |
Sabine Knapp
Carlson Companies
Austria |
Xin Zhao
Hong Kong International
P.R. China |
| "Having worked in the cruise industry primarily in the
USA for the last ten years (fleet auditor), I wanted to face a new challenge in my life
and establish myself in the shipping industry in the European Union. I have chosen MEL
primarily for its corporate network, curriculum, the research it has done for the EU and
the good reputation it has in the shipping industry in general." |
"Studying MEL in Rotterdam, feels like studying music in
Vienna, here we can find wings to fly for our dreams." |
Capt. Lim Woon Teck
Lecturer
Singapore Maritime Academy
Singapore |
Justus Schoemaker
Manager Port Repair & On Voyage Services
Curacao Drydock Company
Netherlands Antilles |
(M)inister to students' need for knowledge and innovation.
(E)xcellent corporate network that permits constant interaction.
(L)earning through internship and research.
MEL!
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"To
MEL or not to MEL ! A clear choice for every Maritime professional."
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Apatsanee Seemakucp
Sales coordination in European and Mediterranean
Trade, K-Line (Thailand) Limited
Thailand |
Lei (Robin) Gao
Senior Sales Manager
Chiao Feng Shipping Ltd.
China |
| "Welcome
to the Maritime Metropolis of Rotterdam." |
"If I can fly highly in my career,
I should definitely owe this to MEL: The "West Point" of maritime
education." |
Konstantinos Mavroeidis
National Technical University of Athens
Greece |
Panagiota Pondikoglou
Rand Afrikaans University
South Africa |
| "The courses MEL offers complement nicely my previous
studies in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. In this way I can better fulfill my
professional expectations." |
"MEL a course second to none, encompassing the best of
all worlds - theory, business and diversity; in essence a master's that creates
opportunities." |
Jacobo Garcia Elizondo
Operations Manager
Transportes Ainhoa
Mexico |
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"The most comprehensive
and advanced MSc programme by one of the world’s best Universities. I
couldn’t believe we would be choosing among top international jobs even
before finishing the course, or taking internships at prestigious companies
all over the world (in my case Nathan Associates, USA), while writing our
thesis." |
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