Professor Dr. Marta Gonzalez Aregall

Biography

Marta Gonzalez-Aregall is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. Her research primarily focuses on maritime transport, port economics, sustainable shipping, and transport infrastructure regulation. She has published extensively in academic journals and book chapters, contributing significant insights into logistics and transport economics. Gonzalez-Aregall has also engaged in research stays at prestigious institutions, such as the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain. Her work includes analyzing the determinants of air cargo traffic in Europe, exploring the role of dry ports in mitigating seaport disruptions, and assessing public policy instruments that promote freight modal shifts across Europe. Over the years, she has examined various topics, including the environmental impact of shipping and port governance issues. Her scholarly contributions have made her a prominent figure in the field of transport research, particularly in discussions regarding the intersection of regulation and sustainability within maritime contexts.

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