Maritime transportation, as a central integrated component of global logis- tics systems, is enforced to provide not only transport-related services but also other related and wider logistical services in a more efficient and effec- tive manner. The maritime transport system which is deeply involved in the entire logistics flows is often referred to as ‘maritime logistics’. The main value of maritime logistics has been recognized as achieving a high rate of both operational efficiency (such as reducing lead-time and business costs) and service effectiveness (such as flexibility, responsiveness and reliability in the service). Maximizing the maritime logistics value and successfully integrating its value into global logistics, therefore, become critical strategic objectives of the maritime industry. Despite its importance, however, a sys- tematic approach towards defining maritime logistics and its value creation from the perspective of industry professionals remains relatively untouched.