Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis in Shipping
Department of Maritime Studies of the University of Piraeus
The Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis in Shipping focuses on the application of advanced quantitative methods to maritime economics, finance, and operations. By combining academic research with practical insights from the shipping industry, the lab supports data-driven decision making and innovation in maritime studies. Its activities include research projects, scientific publications, and collaborations with universities and industry organizations in Greece and abroad.
Research Areas
The Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis in Shipping explores a wide range of topics related to maritime economics, finance, and management. Its research focuses on quantitative modeling, risk analysis, forecasting, and performance evaluation in the shipping industry. Through applied research, the lab aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world maritime challenges.
Equipment
The Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis in Shipping of the Department of Maritime Studies of the University of Piraeus, in the framework of its research activity has acquired equipment of value more than one million euros that includes: autonomous vessel, Drone system, and remote underwater inspection robot.
Research Projects
Study on the Capacity for Greening of European Sea Ports
The study will identify (a) the adverse environmental effects pertaining to ports, (b) the legislation and policies addressing them and which are not addressed and (c) the impediments for ports in pursuing green objectives.
Blue Growth Smart Adriatic Ionian S3 – BLUEAIR
In the Adriatic-Ionian regions Blue Growth Innovation policies are characterized by a fragmented situation, with pioneering and lagging regions searching for a joint knowledge-based approach to their innovation strategies to enhance the blue growth sectors in their territories.
Sectoral Study on the potential of Agrologistics in Greece
Funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation through the New Agriculture New Generation Program (2019 – 2020). The objective of the Sectoral Study on the potential of Agrologisticts in Greece is threefold.