Tom Vermeiren

Tom Vermeiren is a Visiting Professor in Business Technology and Operational Management at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. His research focuses on intermodal transportation systems, port logistics, and sustainable freight solutions, with particular emphasis on stated preference analysis and hinterland container transport.

His work has been cited 82 times on Scopus, with key contributions including studies on modal choice preferences in short-distance transport and port choice dynamics in the Rhine-Scheldt delta. Current projects like VLOV226: Transitie Bootcamp (2024-2027) and Huis van Duurzame Transities (2024-2028) align with sustainability transition themes.

Research keywords include container logistics, hinterland transportation, port choice modeling, and sustainable supply chains. His collaborations span multiple disciplines, reflecting cross-cutting interests in transportation economics and environmental policy integration.