The Maritime Logistics Research Center employs a wide range of experts from different disciplines in both national and international projects. On this page they introduce themselves and give an insight into their background. Get to know our experts!
Experts of the Maritime Logistics Research Center: Mona, Iira and Sina Read More »
The Maritime Logistics Research Center employs a wide range of experts from different disciplines in both national and international projects. On this page they introduce themselves and give an insight into their background. Get to know our experts!
Experts of the Maritime Logistics Research Center: Kati, Teppo and Minna Read More »
In our society, almost every activity needs logistics. But logistics often goes unnoticed, especially when it is working well. Logistics is a daily, round-the-clock operation that is carefully planned, follows minute-by-minute schedules, and has an overall impact on the security of supply. Digitalization has brought the logistics industry opportunities to operate in an easier, more efficient, and more meaningful way.
We research: Digitalization as an asset for the logistics chains in the Satakunta region Read More »
The Finnish maritime cluster in which shipping companies, research and training operate hand in hand is a unique combination and receives a lot of respect in international circles as well. In the spring, a small group of students from Cape Verde arrived in Finland to learn about the cluster activities.
SAMK’s maritime competence as a part of the Cape Verdean Master’s Program Read More »
The SME Aisle project, funded by the Interreg Central Baltic and coordinated by the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, was launched in 2018 to support the SMEs of the Finnish, Swedish, Estonian and Latvian maritime clusters in accessing Namibia as a gateway to the Southern African region. The project has carried out a number of export promotion trips, researched the target countries’ business opportunities and sought solutions to support SME trade in the Southern African Development Community market.
The SME Aisle Final Seminar brought together participants to discuss African exports Read More »
Simulators form an increasing part of maritime studies. Theoretical studies are put into practice in simulators, where 30 days of supervised training can be carried out on both deck and engine sides. The Maritime Logistics Research Center is cooperating at European level in the training of engineers, which can be partly carried out in an online environment.
We research: Online studies for marine engineers Read More »
SAMK's Maritime Logistics Research Center and its Port Activity App port application will gain visibility again, this time in Helsinki, as Heikki Koivisto and Sami Skog from SAMK will participate Europe Day on May 9.
Maritime Logistics Research Center on display at Europe Day in Helsinki Read More »
The Maritime Logistics Research Center was launched in early 2021 to respond to the development needs of the maritime transport and logistics sector and to contribute to the growth strategy of the Satakunta region. The first year of research and development has been successful. The center has consolidated its position and strengthened the development prospects of the sector.
There is a growing demand for the products and services of the maritime cluster in the markets of Southern Africa. In the future, Southern Africa will be the target of increasing investments. The market consists of an area of up to 300 million consumers. Located on the southern coast of the Atlantic, Namibia is categorized as a gateway to Southern Africa by sea and road.
We research: Exports to Southern Africa Read More »
Satakunta is an export-driven region, and for that, its success and security of supply rely on skilled workforce and the functionality of transport chains. The global field creates business opportunities but at the same time challenges the productivity, the ability for change and the well-being at work of small and medium-sized companies.
We research: Tools for well-being at work in the logistics industry Read More »
