In our recent webinar for PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo), Dr. Maurice Jansen examined how well-connected ports shape maritime corridors, why port resilience matters for local communities, and how community engagement supports sustainable port development.
Ports matter more than you think.
We hosted a focused webinar for PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) on why ports sit at the centre of modern society. He highlighted three key ideas:
Connectivity
Well-connected ports shape maritime corridors and affect logistics costs and competitiveness for local traders.
Criticality
Sustainable and inclusive port development shifts the focus from connectivity alone to a port’s role for local communities. A key point was the resilience of island ports when disasters strike.
Community engagement
A community perspective links port development with the local ecosystem. Protecting well-being, cultures and social networks contributes to sustainable development. Strong outcomes happen when communities and industry move together.
How MEL supports organisations and professionals:
• tailor-made in-company programmes for teams: https://www.maritimeeconomics.com/en/research-programmes/custom-programmes
• the MEL MSc for individual professionals: https://www.maritimeeconomics.com
