NMU Meeting in Edinburgh: Start of the extension phase

Written by Gesine Stück  |  Tuesday, 22 March 2011  | 

On March 3rd the NMU Project Steering Committee met at the lead partner Transport Research Institute (TRI) in Edinburgh, Scotland. The project partners focussed on strategic considerations about the NMU project.
A main point of the meeting was the updated work plan for the extension phase until June 2012. The module development was defined in detail; six new modules will be planned during the extension phase.
Another important aspect of the meeting was the discussion of sustainability strategies of the NMU project beyond the projects’ end in 2012. This will be achieved through a business-model for sustainability and the implementation of a NMU secretariat.
For the extension phase, the Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering, University of Hamburg, Germany, as well as the Maritime Development Center of Europe, Denmark, joined the NMU network as new partners.

For more information about the extension phase, please read the news.

Apply now - NMU offerings at Gothenburg University

Written by Gordon Wilmsmeier  |  Thursday, 03 March 2011  | 

Are you interested in the NMU offerings? You can now apply for our collaborative M.Sc. program in Logistics and Transport Management hosted by Gothenburg University.

In collaboration with Gothenburg University, NMU offers a number of maritime related modules and module elements within the framework of the M.Sc. programme in Logistics and Transport Management hosted by the School of Business and Economics at Gothenburg University.

As part of the programme, the NMU network has developed and delivers modules and module elements in the field of Intermodal Freight Transport, Maritime Economics, Maritime Business and International Trade and Logistics.

Deadline for application is the 15th of April. For more information of the program and how to apply, please visit: www.handels.gu.se/gs or contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information of the program, you are welcome to contact the program coordinator:

Rickard Bergqvist, Assistant Professor in Logistics and Transport Economics

School of Business, Economics and Law at University of Gothenburg

Telephone +46 31 786 5241, Mobile +46 730 29 00 87

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New partner with expertise in simulation models

Written by Gesine Stück  |  Monday, 31 January 2011  | 

A simulation model for determining container throughput at an expanding seaport – this innovative method was developed by the Department of Informatics, University of Hamburg, Germany. This is one of the competencies the computer engineering experts from Hamburg will contribute to the NMU consortium during the project extension phase. The NMU consortium is delighted to welcome Professor Dietmar Möller and his colleagues in the team. We are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation!

Invitation to Bremer Schifffahrtskongress 2011

Written by Gesine Stück  |  Tuesday, 25 January 2011  | 

On March 4th and 5th the 5th Bremer Shipping Congress takes places. The NMU partner University of Applied Sciences Bremen invites to take a closer look at maritime personnel management and focuses on the progress at land and at sea.
The NMU project is involved in the organisation and the NMU will be present with an exhibition stall. 

This time again over 100 experts and leaders from the maritime industry, the administration and the universities will come to discuss current issues on the maritime shipping education, training and personnel.
Within three workshops participants can discuss themes like the opportunities of lifelong learning, Employers Branding and the benefit of personnel management. The conference offers an exchange of experts from different fields of maritime business with companies, educational institutes and employees.
The University of Applied Sciences Bremen would like to offer an open forum for discussion and exchange of experiences to all German maritime experts ¬– employees as well as training institutes and companies. The conference will also serve as platform for dialogue between the shipping industry, policies and nautical associations. Important partners such as the Association of German ship owners, the universities Bremerhaven, Flensburg, and Wismar are integrated in the programme committee.

For details please download the programme. Please note: Conference language is German.
For registration please fill in the application form in German.
For more information visit www.bremer-schifffahrtskongress.de.

Forum on Maritime Transport Education & Training

Written by Gesine Stück  |  Wednesday, 05 January 2011  | 

The NMU lead partner Transport Research Institute (TRI), Edinburgh Napier University, organises in cooperation with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers a seminar on Maritime Transport Education & Training. The seminar will take place on 2nd March 2011 in the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, North Bridge, Edinburgh.

Aim of the forum is to explore cutting edge approaches to delivering Maritime Education and Training programmes in an increasingly challenging global business environment.

Keynote speakers include:
-    Glen Murphy FICS (Irish Maritime Development Office)
-    Dr Richard Speight (City of Glasgow College, formally the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies)
-    Kelly Price (Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers)
-    Professor Kevin Cullinane (Transport Research Institute)
-    Dr Gordon Wilmsmeier (Transport Research Institute).

All organisations active in or with an interest in maritime transport and its wider impacts are invited to take part at the seminar. The event is free of charge but registration is required.

For detailed information, see the official invitation here.