To foster collaboration between academia and industry, representatives from TSI University met with the CMA CGM, a global leader in transportation and logistics, to explore new opportunities for cooperation. Led by Valerija Kozlova, TSI Acting Dean of Transport & Management Faculty, the meeting aimed to strengthen the academic world and the business sector, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between theory and practice, highlighting the mutual benefits such partnerships could bring. The discussions centered around various opportunities including guest lectures, field trips, joint projects, and research initiatives.
Currently, TSI is ongoing an accreditation process for study programmes in the field of transport and logistics, so it’s especially important to meet existing and potential business partners in order to understand current trends in the industry and to prepare and provide future specialists with knowledge and skills that meet the real needs of the labor market
CMA CGM is a key player in the global maritime industry with a formidable presence in 160 countries, boasting 400 offices, 750 warehouses, and a workforce of 155,000 employees. Their extensive fleet of 620 vessels serves 420 of the world’s 521 commercial ports and operates 257 shipping lines.