Following the success of the first three editions, the DEVPORT team is organizing a fourth event on the theme of smaller ports. By mobilizing international research and professional networks, this conference aims to be the key event of the year 2023 for the actors of the maritime and port sectors gathered around a subject of the future.

The objective is to compare the different disciplinary approaches referring to this theme of maritime activity at the international level.

The colloquium, which will be held in French and English, will also address questions around cllimatic issues such as the decarbonisation of maritime transport, territorial development in relation to port activity, competition or cooperation between large ports and smaller ports or the socio-economic impact of these secondary ports on their territory...