Prof. Peter de Langen

Ports & Logistics expert

Dr. Peter de Langen is the owner and principal consultant of the consulting firm Ports & Logistics Advisory, based in Málaga, Spain. He is also a visiting professor at the Copenhagen Business School, where he focuses on advancing research in port and logistics issues.

Between 2007 and 2013, Peter worked as a Senior Advisor in the Corporate Strategy department of the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR). He serves as the chairman of the Innovation Council of the Dutch Innovation Center for Inland Shipping, co-director of the knowledge dissemination platform, co-organizer of conferences and training events, and a regular speaker at industry conferences on ports and transport. At PoR, Peter participated in and led several strategic renewal projects, such as the development of a national port policy for the Dutch government, the creation of a corporate strategic plan for 2015–2022, the preparation of long-term cargo forecasts, and the formulation of a Port Vision for 2030. He was also involved in a range of business development initiatives and conducted in-house training programs.

In his work with the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Peter de Langen contributed to a variety of international projects, including the development of a business plan for the Port of Suape (Brazil), a national port master plan for Brazil, and a comprehensive port analysis for the Port Commerce Department of the Port Authorities of New York and New Jersey. Peter continues to work with the Port of Rotterdam Authority as an independent advisor. In 2013, Peter founded Ports & Logistics Advisory (PLA). The firm engages in consulting, research, and executive education in ports and logistics for organizations worldwide. PLA strives to ensure its contributions have a high impact on projects and organizations.