Ioanna Kourounioti

Ioanna Kourounioti is a Civil Engineer and PhD graduate in demand modelling for container terminals, passionate about the resilience and environmental sustainability of ports and freight transport models. With more than 10 years of experience across academia and business, she combines technical expertise with practical insight to design innovative, future-ready transport solutions.

Her specialisation lies in freight demand modelling, logistics performance assessment, and multimodal transport networks, with a strong focus on ports and urban logistics as critical drivers of Europe’s logistics ecosystem.

Originally from Greece, she has contributed to numerous European and international projects, supporting policymakers, port authorities, and industry stakeholders in developing strategies that balance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Enthusiastic and forward-looking, she is dedicated to shaping freight transport systems that serve both the economy and the environment.