OVERVIEW

Lectures will focus on the determinants of the demand of maritime transport, the role of shipping in the international trade, the supply of shipping capacity.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course provides the specificities of the sector and the contribution provided to the general economic theory, the knowledge of the distinctive characteristics of the different modes of maritime transport and the forms of integration and competition, the markets in which the companies operate and the economic policy guidelines that drive International trade and sea transport.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to understand how the shipping market evolves, its main drivers and which changes are expected in the near future.

TEACHING METHODS

Lessons, seminars, discussion of case studies

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Part I: The role of shipping in the international trade

Part II: The demand for shipping

Part III: The supply side: bulk and liner shipping

Part IV: Freight rates; Co-operation and competition

Part V: Seaports

Part VI: the Political economy of shipping

- Flags of convenience and International Registers

- Subsidies

- The shipping sector in the national payments balance

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

A set of book will be proposed (the list will appear on aulaweb as soon as the classes start)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CLAUDIO FERRARI (President)

ALESSIO TEI (President)

ENRICO MUSSO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lectures will start in accordance with the academic calendar.

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written test and an oral exam.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Students will evaluated on:

- the knowledge of the course contents

- communication skills

- problem solving skills

Exam schedule