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
Geisler, Alexander and Johns, Dirk Max (2018). SEE-SCHIFF-LADUNG: Fachbuch für Schifffahrtskaufleute : von Praktikern für Praktiker. von Stern-Verlag KG: Lüneburg [www]
Huber, Wolfgang (2018). Überseecontainer beladen. Verlag Heinrich Vogel: [www]
Jensen, Rune Møller and Pacino, Dario and Ajspur, Mai Lise and Vesterdal, Claus (2018). Container vessel stowage planning. Weilbach: [www]
Rodrigue, J.-P. (2024). Geography of Transport Systems. Routledge: London New York [] [doi]
UNCTAD (2024). Review of Maritime Transport 2024. UN: United Nations Publications, New York, USA [www]
