With great success, the annual public lecture of the Jean Monnet Chair in European Port Policy on “European Ports: Reflection on policies & strategies for the energy transition” was held on Tuesday, 28 April, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the University of Piraeus.
The Chair welcomed Professor Gordon Wilmsmeier (Hapag-Loyd Center for Shipping and Global Logistics (CSGL), Kühne Logistics University (KLU), Germany & Kühne Professorial Chair in Logistics, School of Management, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia), who delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving role of European ports amid the rising challenges of the energy transition.
Key takeaways underscored the critical importance of ports in energy transition, as around 40% of global energy commodities pass through ports, as well as the transformation of European ports into key actors in this process, within the context of current global risk landscape, shaped by climate change, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty. The discussion further highlighted the need for coordinated policymaking, strategic planning, and pragmatic pathways to ensure a sustainable and resilient transition.
For those interested, the presentation is available to view and download here:
The lecture brought together students, academics and industry professionals, encouraging meaningful discussion and exchange of ideas on one of the most pressing challenges facing European port policy today.
We would like to warmly thank Professor Gordon Wilmsmeier for his valuable contribution, as well as all the participants for their presence and active engagement.
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