PhD. in Applied Economics, University of Antwerp, Belgium
MSc. in Maritime and Inland Navigational Law, University of Antwerp, Belgium
MSc. in Applied Economics, University of Antwerp, Belgium
Dr. Patrick Verhoeven obtained his PhD in Applied Economics, with a doctoral thesis on Economic Assessment of Management Reform in European Seaports. His present research activities mainly focus on port management and port policy. Next to his academic work, he is managing director of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), the global umbrella organization of port authorities.
Previously, he held similar posts at the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA), the European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Operators (FEPORT). He started his career in shipping in 1991 at the Antwerp ship agent Grisar & Velge.
Dr. Patrick Verhoeven obtained his PhD in Applied Economics, with a doctoral thesis on Economic Assessment of Management Reform in European Seaports. His present research activities mainly focus on port management and port policy. Next to his academic work, he is managing director of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), the global umbrella organization of port authorities.
Previously, he held similar posts at the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA), the European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Operators (FEPORT). He started his career in shipping in 1991 at the Antwerp ship agent Grisar & Velge.