GSB&L Academic Presents Research at International Maritime Conference

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Graduate School of Business and Leadership academic Dr Mihalis Chasomeris spoke on: “Port Pricing in South Africa: A Critique of Transnet’s Application of the Revenue Required Methodology”, in his presentation to the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference in the United States recently.

Under the theme: “Maritime Economics in a Post-Expansion Panama Canal Era”, the Conference provided a platform for academics, industry experts and government officials to exchange research and information about maritime and maritime-related issues.

The paper examined the revenue requirement tariff methodology applied by Transnet as well as commenting on the proposed tariff structure.

‘I appreciated the opportunity to present my research at the international conference as well as to strengthen my network with both academics and practitioners in the maritime industry,’ said Chasomeris.

‘The paper was well received and the discussions generated have led to new friendships and a network of specialists that will benefit me as well as my PhD and masters students who are focusing on maritime research topics.’

Apart from presenting research, Chasomeris was also was invited to review papers which resulted in 138 presentations being selected from the 294 paper proposals he reviewed.

IAME has more than 400 individual members and more than 20 corporate members.

* Chasomeris invites students and staff interested in joining the Association to contact him at chasomerism1@ukzn.ac.za

- Thandiwe Jumo