Information updated until 30/06/2026 CODE 101884 ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 CREDITS 5 cfu anno 2 SAFE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING 11920 (LM-26 R) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ICAR/05 LANGUAGE English TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: RAIL AND MARITIME TRANSPORT SYSTEMS OVERVIEW AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course provides knowledge about the characteristics of maritime transport of goods and passengers, including the regulations established at a global level by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). In particular, the course provides the fundamental notions regarding the elements of the maritime transport network: ports, sea routes, ships, and organizational and operational processes. Furthermore, the course introduces the research and innovation trends at a European and global level. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES After the course, the student shall know and shall be able to address the problems related to the various aspects of freight and people maritime transport. PREREQUISITES Transportation System Engineering TEACHING METHODS The course lessons are held in a classroom. During the lessons, the professor shows and explains slides covering the various topics of the course and, in some cases, makes use of the (traditional or virtual) blackboard to explain in detail some specific contents. The slides are made available to students on Aulaweb. Seminars by maritime transport experts could be included in the course. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Introduction and basic concepts of maritime transport Regulatory framework Ports and port operations Container terminals Maritime routes and shipping Ship types and services Environmental footprint of maritime transport and net-zero ship RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY J.P. Rodrigue, The Geography of Transport Systems 5th edition, Routledge, 2020. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ANGELA DI FEBBRARO Ricevimento: To fix an appointment email to angela.difebbraro@unige.it. LESSONS LESSONS START https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/11920/studenti-orario Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam. Students with learning disorders ("Disturbi Specifici di Apprendimento", DSA) will be allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities. ASSESSMENT METHODS The oral examination is intended to evaluate the student knowledge about the topics addressed during the course, and her/his capabilities of discussing them.
