Maritime Logistics and Management

• Describe the sectors, actors and their interrelationships in the maritime industry
• Identify and explain the major types of ships, maritime cargoes, and shipping markets
• Identify and explain the major types of maritime transport modes
• Explain the role of maritime industry and trade in the global economy and societies
• Explain the key concepts in seaports and terminals
• Describe international policy frameworks and the involved regulatory bodies in maritime sectors
• Explain and apply key concepts in maritime logistics, supply chains, and analyse how to make decisions to enhance competitiveness
• Analyse and discuss the new developments in autonomous shipping and digitalisation
• Analyse and discuss the complexities, dynamics, and outlook in maritime logistics and management
• Analyse and discuss the new developments in maritime decarbonisation and emission reduction
• Explain the concepts of cluster and hub in the context of the maritime industry

The course covers

• Different aspects of maritime sectors including port, shipping, marine engineering, maritime services, international policy frameworks
• The actors involved and their interrelationships
• An introduction to ships, maritime cargoes, shipping markets, and maritime transport modes
• An introduction to seaports, terminals, and their development
• How are maritime logistics and supply chains managed efficiently and how to make decisions to enhance competitiveness
• Emerging developments in autonomous shipping and digitalisation
• New developments in maritime decarbonisation and emission reduction, including an overview of technologies and market-based measures
• Concepts of cluster and hub in the context of the maritime industry

The course uses real-life case studies for illustration, application and facilitating student discussions.

Lectures, case studies, group discussions, exercises, project work

Maximum: 100.

Please be aware that this course has a limited number of seats available. If there are too many applicants, a pool will be created for the remainder of the qualified applicants, and they will be selected at random. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether you have been allocated a spot.