Hanna Klimek

Hanna Klimek, a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Economics, is a leading expert in maritime transport and trade. Her work spans port competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable development.

• Department of Maritime Transport and Trade
• Research focus: Maritime Economics, Port Logistics, CSR, Sustainable Development

Her research explores maritime port modernization, including unmanned surface vehicles, LNG bunkering, and hydrogen economy integration. She emphasizes smart port technologies, digitalization, and environmental strategies in global and regional contexts (e.g., Gdynia, Poland).

Recent publications analyze container terminal competitiveness, CSR disclosure in Polish ports, and virtual sampling methods for maritime market research. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, particularly in Baltic Sea region ports.