Overordnede kursusmål
The main objective of the course is to provide an overview of the
maritime industry, its sectors, actors and concepts in maritime
logistics and management. The students will learn the important
role of the maritime industry in the global economy and societies.
The course will also enable students to identify key aspects of
maritime trade, seaport development, and international policy
frameworks. The course content and activities will highlight the
international and dynamic aspects in maritime logistics and
management, including their future outlook and impact.
Læringsmål
En studerende, der fuldt ud har opfyldt kursets mål, vil kunne:
- 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 new developments in maritime
decarbonisation and emission reduction
- Explain the concepts of cluster and hub in the context of the
maritime industry
- Analyse and discuss the new developments in maritime
decarbonisation and emission reduction
Kursusindhold
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.
Litteraturhenvisninger
Cases and reading materials, such as excerpts from books/
textbooks, academic research papers, and company information, will
be provided during the course.
Sidst opdateret
16. maj, 2024