Mission & Approach
Ports & Logistics Advisory (PLA) is a small advisory company registered in Málaga, Spain. Dr. P. W. de Langen started PLA in 2013, after an extensive track record in industry focused research and strategic advisory at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Eindhoven University of Technology and Port of Rotterdam Authority.
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Teach and inspire
Ports & Logistics Advisory (PLA) strongly believes in the development of professionals for the port industry. PLA has a strong track record in developing and providing executive training. PLA aims to transfer knowledge and inspire talented (young) people to build a better port industry.
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Advise
PLA helps companies in ports & logistics through (boardroom) advisory services. The PLA approach is focused on well-prepared workshops and (management) team meetings to jointly decide on a strategic direction. PLA can share a strong set of best practices and lessons learned and developed in past projects.
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Analyse
Most investment decisions in ports and logistics are multi-million decisions that require careful analysis of market dynamics, trends and developments and growth prospects. PLA can provide rigorous analysis that assists decision makers both in the public and private sector.
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About Us
Dr. Peter de Langen is the owner and principal consultant of Ports & Logistics Advisory. Peter de Langen also holds a part-time position as professor Cargo Transport & Logistics at Eindhoven University of Technology, since 2009. From 2007 to 2013, Peter worked at Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR), department Corporate Strategy as senior advisor, from 1997-2007, he worked at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). Read More >>
Jordi Caballé is an economist with more than 12 years of experience in finance and enterprise consulting. He worked as an auditor for several years and he has in-depth understanding of tax regulations as well as business development and project execution. Jordi also has first-hand experience in supporting start-ups. He joined PLA in April 2014 and, in addition, he is working on a PhD on port concessions. Read More >>
Luna Rubio Márquez is a Graduate in Economics (2013-2017) and a Master in Economic and Business Analysis (2017-2018) from the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences of the University of Malaga, which has trained her for analysis of all kinds data, as well as learning and knowledge of multiple statistical and mathematical programs. Read More >>