Ottonel Popesco Student Challenge 2024
The Student Challenge returns in 2024 for its 10th year. For a decade, PEMA has received submissions from universities for its competition. It is inspiring to see these submissions from the next generation of minds who will be leading the industry in the future.
The topic for the 2024 PEMA Ottonel Popesco Student Challenge is:
Innovative ways to use the container supply chain to move bulk cargoes
Further Information
For more information on The Ottonel Popesco Student Challenge by PEMA, please download the following document or email the PEMA Administration Team at info@pema.org.
Challenge Sign-up
To sign up for The 2024 Ottonel Popesco Student Challenge by PEMA, please download the sign-up form below and email the completed form to info@pema.org.
We are delighted to announce the winners of the Ottonel Popesco Student Challenge by PEMA 2023!
2023 marked the 9th year milestone of the student challenge, with 8 Universities taking part for the topic:
Innovative machine design concepts that increase machine efficiency and reduce GRG emissions in ports and terminals.
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (represented by Michelle van Meijeren, Jasper Stoter, and Jorn Bijl – Under the guidance of Frederik Schulte) emerged victorious with their presentation on “Reducing Electricity Costs of Ship to Shore Container Cranes”. The winning students were presented their certificates and prize cheque on February 14th, 2024 by PEMA Board Member Lisette Stinis.
We would like to thank all University teams that took part in this years’ challenge with their creative, dynamic and innovative ideas.