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MEL Class of 2026, first day of class, Koen Berden, maritime economics, logistics, Erasmus University

The MEL Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation with keynote speaker Willem Bentinck and awards presented by Maersk Line Netherlands and Stolt Tankers.

Join the first MEL Alumni Webinar with Dr. Albert Veenstra on 1 July 2025 to explore dynamics in global container shipping. Exclusive to MEL alumni.

96% of MEL graduates secured a job within 6 months. Explore the roles and companies they joined after completing the MSc in Maritime Economics Logistics (MEL).

MEL students head to Copenhagen for an industry-focused study trip with visits to Maersk, CMP, BIMCO, and more. Applications for 2025–2026 now open.

Students from Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America complete their first term in the Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) programme.

Graduating class of 2024 from the MSc in Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL).

MEL programme post about student in class of 2025.

Why is Rotterdam the Gateway to Europe? 🌍 MEL's academic director Albert Veenstra, explains why it's a powerhouse in a recent Maersk webinar.