Gdynia Maritime University GMU

The Economics and Law Department at Gdynia Maritime University is a centre of competence in research on the economics of water transportation. It specializes in research projects on maritime transport, cost analysis, and the environmental impact of maritime activities, which are carried out under international programs such as Interreg Baltic Sea Region, Interreg South Baltic, and Horizon 2020.

In modelling and estimating transport costs, the Department has developed an innovative simulator within the INCONE60 project (https://simulator.incone60.eu/), which enables comprehensive estimation of the costs of various transportation stages. This simulator proposes optimal transportation paths, considering both economic and environmental benefits.

The Department is also actively involved in digitizing processes related to the operation of maritime infrastructure, developing solutions to facilitate communication between ports, shipowners, maritime agents and ship crews. These activities are aimed at the efficient management of maritime infrastructure.

In addition, the Department conducts research in aquaculture and marine resources, aiming to strengthen the region's role as a centre for promoting innovation in the "blue economy." It focuses on increasing the transfer and implementation of modern technologies based on the marine ecosystem's local resources, supporting the maritime industry's development and the sustainable use of marine resources.

The Economics and Law Department plays an important role in research on efficiency, economics and sustainability in the maritime industry, contributing to the advancement of maritime transport and the promotion of innovative solutions in the "blue economy" sector.