LOG904-130 Port Logistics (Autumn 2018)

ECTS Credits:
2.5
Responsible faculty:
Avdeling for logistikk
Campus:
Molde
Teaching language:
English
Study level:
{code=HN, name=Second degree level}
Duration:
½ year
Schedule (TP) Reading list (Leganto)

Table of contents

Contents

Aims to familiarize student with basic concepts in port logistics. Discusses role of ports within the intermodal transport supply chain. Reviews some basic OR/MS problems. Port transshipment. Port pricing. Hub and spoke systems.

Topics covered: Port basics. Port planning and design. Types of terminals. Various OR/MS applications (queueing, berth allocation, yard management, etc). The policy context. Green maritime logistics. Port logistics in practice. .

Lecturer:Harilaos Psaraftis, Technical University of Denmark (hnpsar@gmail.com) 

The course is connected to the following study programs

The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam

Student is expected to learn the basics of port design, operation, policy, economics, and environmental performance, as well as practical considerations in port logistics.

Forms of teaching and learning

Student goes over basic port-related literature and critically reviews a paper in terms of methodology, assumptions and results.

Exam

  • Form of assessment: Home assessment
  • Proportion: 100%
  • Duration: -
  • Grouping: Group
  • Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
  • Support material: All printed and written supporting material
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