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Travelling Conference 2023 to Vietnam and Laos

The AGKN travelling conference to Vietnam and Laos took place from September 15 to September 29, 2023. Prof. Dr. Hans-Dietrich Haasis (University of Bremen) and Prof. Dr. Dirk Sackmann (Merseburg University of Applied Sciences) visited eight universities over the course of nine working days. In Laos, they were accompanied by Prof. Dr. Boonsub Panichakarn from Naresuan Universityin Phitsanulok, Thailand. • International University Ho Chi Minh City• Ho Chi Minh City…

International conference on “Human resources training for the development of the Cai Map – Thi Vai seaport and logistics system to meet the international standards”

Ba Ria – Vung Tau University, May 26, 2023 On May 26, 2023, an international conference on “Human Resources Training for the Development of the Cai Mep – Thi Vai Seaport and Logistics System to Meet International Standards” was held at Ba Ria – Vung Tau University as a hybrid event. The conference featured a total of five expert lectures, all focused on advancing…

Delegation from the National Economics University to Bremen

On May 17, 2023, a delegation from the National Economics University (NEU) was warmly welcomed by two institutions in the Federal State of Bremen: Bremen City University of Applied Sciences and Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. Led by Vice President Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, the delegation was interested in boosting student and staff exchanges, as well as joint research activities. Prof. Dr. Hans-Dietrich Haasis and Prof. Dr. Carsten Dorn…

Second digital professional seminar on Smart Logistics: Future Digital Logistics & Future Digital Industry

On December 06, second professional seminar was co-organized by AGKN to discuss the latest challenges of smart logistics. The event attracted over 50 participants from Germany, Vietnam and China. There were three speeches from business and two speeches from academia. The event was virtually hosted by IU – International University of Applied Sciences. Two digital…

Royal Academy of Cambodia is open for cooperation with AGKN

On August 29, 2022, Prof. Dr. Irina Dovbischuk and Prof. Dr. Dirk Sackmann, together with Dr. Boonsub Panichakarn and Mr. Vechavat Nitheekulawatn, were warmly welcomed by H.E. Academician Dr. Sok Touch, President of the Royal Academy of Cambodia. The delegation was accompanied by H.E. Dr. Yang Peou (Secretary General of the Royal Academy of Cambodia), H.E. Mr. Sout Sam Nang (Deputy Secretary General), H.E. Dr. Khek…

Intern. Conference “Digital transformation in international supply chain”

Logistics competence of IU-VNU HCMC impressed the members of AGKN on tour

On August 24, 2022, members of the AGKN delegation were impressed by the wide range of opportunities to study logistics at the International University – Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (IU-VNU-HCMC). In addition to undergraduate programs in logistics and supply chain management, the Department of Logistics, headed by Assoc. Prof. Hoa, also offers master’s programs and is planning to launch a PhD program in the near…

Joint seminar on “New Trends in Logistics and Industry” at Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute

The Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute (VLI) welcomed representatives from two German, one Thai, and more than ten Vietnamese universities to discuss emerging trends in logistics and industry, with particular attention to the latest developments in Europe. VLI, a subsidiary of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), plays an active role in consultancy projectsfor both businesses and government agencies. Its director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Thi…

School of Trade & International Economics welcomed AGKN members in Hanoi

On August 22, 2022, Prof. Dr. Irina Dovbischuk and Prof. Dirk Sackmann, together with Dr. Boonsub Panichakarnand Mr. Vechavat Nitheekulawatn, were warmly welcomed by the team of Prof. Dr. Loi Ta at the School of Trade and International Economics of the National Economics University (NEU) in Hanoi. The key topics of discussion included, but were not limited to, joint PhD supervision, the continuation of AGKN format “Lecture Series on International Logistics”, future research…

Long-term cooperation with the Vietnam Association for Logistics Manpower Development

On August 23, 2022, management board members of AGKN, together with the Thai AGKN member, met with representatives of the Vietnam Association for Logistics Manpower Development (VALOMA) in Hanoi. The meeting was hosted by the Banking Academy of Vietnam, a very VALOMA’s active institutional members. The key topics of discussion included, but were not limited to, collaboration between AGKN and VALOMA in the areas…

Second AGKN special session during ZIRP 2022

AGKN Special session „Logistics in emerging markets: challenges and best practices“ 30.09.2022, 12:00–13:30 ModeratorAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu HungSchool of Trade and International Economics, National Economics UniversityNational Economics University, Hanoi, Vietnam Research on the digital transformation path of logistics industry under the background of high-quality developmentDr. Wang XiaoqinDeputy Director of Logistics Management DepartmentSchool of Economics…

Railway connection between China and Germany – Quo Vadis during and after Covid-19?

On December 1, 2021, the international professional seminar and digital tour was launched to discuss the intercontinental logistics in extraordinary times. Invited experts from business and academia underlined the continuing challenges for freight transportation imposed by Covid-19 and the better reliability of railway connection during Covid-19 as a good alternative or “plan B” if maritime…

Special session on Green and Resilient Supply Chains at ZIRP 2021

This year, the AGKN Special Session was held as part of ZIRP 2021, one of the leading international conferences in transport and logistics in Europe. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was conducted in a hybrid format, providing both online and offline platforms for dialogue between experts from Europe and Asia. The special session offered several presentations from Asia and Germany, followed…

Memorandum of Understanding between BVU and AGKN

On 30 July 2021, Ba Ria – Vung Tau University (BVU) and the Asian-German Knowledge Network for Transport and Logistics (AGKN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term cooperation. The signing took place during the international workshop on “Developing Vietnam Logistics on an International Level.” Prof. Dr. Nguyen Loc, Rector of BVU, and Prof. Dr. Hans-Dietrich Haasis, Chairman of the Management Board of AGKN,…

Our members

The General Meeting 2021 proposed to give a short overview of the research [🔎] and teaching [👩🏻‍🏫👨🏻‍🏫] focuses of interested members. This list is not exhaustive but will be updated once we have new inputs from our members. Prof. Dr. Irina DovbischukInternational University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef, Germany🔎 Performance Management 🔎 Sustainability 👩🏻‍🏫 Operations…

Always in touch despite Covid-19

Student and staff mobility is impossible at the moment due to the dynamic growth of new COVID-19 infections in Germany, but we keep in touch via Zoom! AGKN members do hope to continue with PhD student mobility from Guangxi University (China) to Merseburg University of Applied Sciences and Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany) in 2021! The COVID-19…

Joint Intern. Conference in Zhengzhou attracted numerous Chinese, German and oversee participants

With the support of AGKN e.V., the University of Bremen and the Zhongyuan University of Technology (ZUT) jointly founded the Joint Research Center in Logistics Management and Engineering in March 2018. One of the center’s primary objectives is to foster international dialogue on current logistics challenges and best practices in China and Germany. In 2019, AGKN e.V. supported both founding institutions in applying for funding from the Sino-German Center for…

Study tour of the Business School of the Guangxi University

In mid-December, a delegation from the Business School of Guangxi University made a stop-over in Bremen to visit the Chair of Maritime Business and Logistics at the University of Bremen and the new business office of AGKN in Bremen. Topics discussed included a joint international conference in Nanning, guest lecturing at Guangxi University, and the creation of a thematic Sino-German publication on entrepreneurship in a digitalized environment and best practices…

🇩🇪 Fourth Travelling Conference 🇹🇭🇲🇾🇻🇳

Green Freight & Climate-friendly Management: Experiences from German, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam is the topic of the 4th Travelling Conference to Asia in October 2017. This conference is hosted by renowned universities across Asia, opening their doors to all interested participants. The female organizational team of the tour, headed by Dr. Irina Dovbischuk (dovbischuk (at)…

🇩🇪 Third Travelling Conference 🇨🇳🇰🇷🇵🇭

The third travelling conference was devoted to the topic of “Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Mitigation in Line with Urban Mobility and Its Interconnection with Transportation Networks.”