Content

1. Introduction to basic concepts 2. The role of shipping in international supply chains 3. The global port industry 4. Port organization and management (part A) 5. Port organization and management (part B) 6. Types of ships and cargos 7. The Law of the Sea 8. The International Maritime Organization and the international conventions on safety and prevention of pollution from ships 9. Global commodity flows and regional specialisations 10. Port selection and competitiveness 11. The role of Greece 12. Case studies 13. Special topics A combination of teaching and learning methods will be used, aiming at the active participation of the students and the practical application of the thematic units under examination; there will also be lectures using audiovisual media, discussions, and analyses of case studies on real business issues, experiential (group) activities, as well as projections of relevant videos. The students will also undertake an individual or group project. Furthermore, articles, audiovisual lecture materials, web links/addresses, useful information, case studies and exercises for further practice are posted in digital form on the AUA Open e-Class platform.

Learning results

Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to:

• focus on the globalised dimension of supply in relation to shipping, given that most of the goods moving internationally are transported by sea.
• examine cargo import and export procedures.
• analyse the basic characteristics of maritime transport.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• understand the role of maritime transport in the global economy.
• recognise the infrastructure supporting maritime transport.
• explain the importance of international conventions and agreements governing maritime transport.
• explain the peculiarities of maritime transport.
• assess the strategic geographical significance of ports.
General Competences
• Adapting to new situations
• Decision-making
• Working independently
• Teamwork
• Working in an international environment
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Production of new research ideas
• Project planning and management
• Respect for the natural environment
• Advance free, creative and causative thinking

Bibliography

Suggested Bibliography in Greek Language: • Ζυγομάλας, Ν. (2015). Μεταφορά φορτίων. Αθήνα: Ίδρυμα Ευγενίδου. • Κοτρίκλα, Α.-Μ. (2016). Ναυτιλία και περιβάλλον. Αθήνα: Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών. Suggested Bibliography in English Language: • Blecker, T., Jahn, C. & Kersten, W. (2011). Maritime Logistics in the Global Economy.Norderstedt, Germany: Books on Demand. • Panayides, P. & Song, D.-W. (2015). Maritime Logistics. London, UK: Kogan Page. Related academic Journals: • Maritime Economics & Logistics • International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications • Maritime Logistics Instructor's Notes

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