JMCE on Shipping, Trade & Transport University of Piraeus

The EU's maritime regions account for some 40% of its GDP and population. Europe's welfare is, therefore, inextricably linked with the sea. After relevant research proposal, the Department of Maritime Studies of the University of Piraeus was awarded by the European Commission to establish the first Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Shipping, Trade & Transport (JMCE). The Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence are clearly labelled institutes specializing in European Integration studies. They pool scientific, human and documentary resources to European Integration Studies at the highest level of academic and professional expertise. This Centre's central goal is highlight the importance