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This mini-track explores how artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and data ecosystems are reshaping leadership, competitiveness, and sustainability in the maritime and port sectors.
It builds upon the Shipping and Port Leadership Summer School (Constanța, 2025), connecting academic research with practice and policy across the Black Sea and European maritime regions.
The mini-track aligns with the 2026 ICBE theme by examining how digital transformation drives operational excellence, resilience, and strategic collaboration in global logistics networks.
Keyword: Maritime logistics; Port leadership; Digital ecosystems; Artificial intelligence; Smart ports; Sustainability
The main topics covered by the hereby call for papers are related to:
Maria-Alina Carataș
is an experienced lecturer at the UNESCO Department for Business Administration, Bucharest University of Economic Studies. Her teaching and research focus on sustainability, organizational strategy, and innovation in business and public administration. She has contributed to multiple EU-funded projects promoting inclusive education, regional development, and the implementation of nature-based solutions, with a particular emphasis on marine pollution reduction and sustainable growth in the Black Sea region.
Irene Rosberg
is the Director of the Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Europe’s leading program in maritime management. She has been responsible for the program’s design, development, and coordination since its inception. Ms. Rosberg plays a key role in building global partnerships and advancing research on emerging challenges and strategic transformations in the maritime industry. She serves on several international boards and committees and is a frequent speaker at leading global maritime events.
