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Maritime Logistics
UoS Code TPTM6200
Credit points 6
Offered Semester 1
Prerequisites
Corequisites TPTM6155
Prohibitions
Assumed Knowledge
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Lectures Block mode: 6 days, 9am-5pm. Refer to timetable for further details.
Assessment Mid-term examination, group research project, essay and case study report.
Description The growth of international trade and the globalisation of production have considerably increased the impact of international and maritime logistics. Trade growth has resulted in a rapid increase of shipping value and tonnage led by containerized trade. Containers and intermodal transportation have improved the efficiency of global supply chains allowing for an efficient, quicker and more economical flow of cargo. This course is designed to familiarize students with the special characteristics of the maritime industry in general and the container shipping industry in particular. The course includes topics such as Global trade and maritime logistics, port operations, port competition, liner alliances, fleet management, liner routing and scheduling, intermodalism and port security.