Maritime Transport

Lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carlos Jahn
Contact person Nicole Nellen
Target Audience LIM / IWI / BAU / RE / TMB
Lecture type Lecture
Lecture term Summer term
Language German
Credit Points 6 ECTS
Type of examination Exam (Bonus with business game)

Description

The aim of the lecture is to get across knowledge about the research field of maritime logistics to the involved students. Therewith, classical and present challenges are in the focus. General tasks comprise e.g.

  • Planning,
  • Design,
  • Execution, and
  • Management of material and information flows in the maritime logistics chain ‘ship - port  - hinterland’.

Moreover, the assessment, selection, dimensioning, introduction, and execution of technology developments is a valuable content of the lecture.


Lecture contents

  • Maritime supply chain
  • Types of cargo
  • Ships & ship routes
  • Ports
  • Maritime safety & security
  • Green logistics

Literature

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Title: Geography of Transport Systems.
Written by: Rodrigue, J.-P.
in: (2024).
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Address: London New York
Edition: Sixth edition
ISBN: 036736462X
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003343196
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Note: maritimerTransport, TransportundUmschlagtechnik

Abstract: The textbook is divided into ten chapters that cover a specific conceptual dimension of transport geography, such as networks, modes, terminals, and urban transportation. In addition to these conventional topics, emerging issues such as globalization, supply chain management, information technologies, energy, and the environment are also thoroughly discussed.