Maritime Economics and Logistics Erasmus University Rotterdam

Overview

Through the MEL Programme you will gain an understanding of shipping, ports, terminal management, maritime logistics, supply  chain management and shipping finance. Following extensive industry consultation, MEL has compiled a curriculum of 10 courses. The courses compose a holistic and tightly knitted, integrated, approach to the understanding and analysis of global maritime supply chains of production-transport-distribution, where ocean transportation and port and terminal management play a pivotal role. 

The Full-Time MSc in Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) from Erasmus University Rotterdam is a comprehensive one-year programme designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for the maritime and logistics industry. The curriculum covers topics such as shipping, ports, terminal management, maritime logistics, supply chain management, and shipping finance.

The MEL Programme is set up in blocks during which you will follow three to four courses at a time. The programme is split up into four parts. 

Professional Development & Careers

Companies that have hired MEL Students in recent years (modest selection below)

• Hapag-Lloyd

• Kuehne + Nagel

• Maersk

• Mitsui O.S.K. Line

• Mediterranean Shipping Company

• The Odin Marine Group

• Royal HaskoningDHV

• Safmarine

• Samskip

• Samsung

• Shell

• Smit Lamnalco

• Stolt Nielson

• TNT

• Unifeeder

• Vopak

The MEL Programme puts a strong focus on extracurricular activities to provide students with the chance to further develop themselves

and their network. Beyond what is offered at MEL, as a MEL Student you will also be a member of an organization of maritime professionals. 

Accreditation

NVAO (Netherlands-Flanders Accreditation Organisation)

Additionally, the MEL programme is part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, whose business school (RSM/ESE) holds the “triple crown” of business accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB). This confirms high global standards in teaching, research quality, and academic leadership.