CODE 55537 ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 1 ECONOMIA E MANAGEMENT MARITTIMO E PORTUALE 11875 (LM-77 R) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ECON-04/A LANGUAGE English TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW Course description The aim of the course is to provide students with a in depth knowledge about port economics, ports economic structure and the main trends in ports policies from an European perspective. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The aim of the course is to provide students with a in depth knowledge about port economics, ports economic structure and the main trends in ports policies from an European perspective. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The course provides a in depth knowledge of the maritime macroeconomic framework of reference and focuses on the geographical and territorial aspects of maritime transport at different scales, deepening the geography of maritime transport, the economy of port regions and the role of port cities in global networks. The course objectives include the development of social interactions involving a collaborative attitude, constructive communication, within different environments and the strengthening of autonomous decision-making TEACHING METHODS Classroom lectures, case studies, seminars, work group. Students with certification under Italian Law No. 104 of 5 February 1992, a disability certificate, or a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), who have submitted the relevant documentation to the University's Student Inclusion Services for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders, may request reasonable accommodations and/or exemption measures for examinations. A separate request must be submitted for each examination using the Accommodation Request Form, available online on the University's dedicated webpage, at least seven working days before the examination date. The use of the requested accommodations and/or measures is subject to approval by the course instructor, in consultation with the relevant University Coordinator. SYLLABUS/CONTENT PART 1 MARITIME ECONOMICS: MACROECONOMIC FRAMEWORK Demand and organization of the shipping market Shipping Market Cycles Freight Rates The principles of Maritime Trade PART 2 THE GEOGRAPHY OF MARITIME TRADE International Trade Transport Terminal and Hinterlands Inland Terminal / Dry Ports PART 3 PORTS AND REGIONAL ECONOMIES Maritime Transport and location Regional Economies and European Framework PART 4 PORT CITIES IN THE GLOBAL CITIES NETWORK The leading maritime capitals of the world Global Cities Network Theory The course contributes to achieving the following Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY On aulaweb after the courses starting date TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD HILDA GHIARA Ricevimento: wednesday 12.30-13.30 LESSONS LESSONS START Sem: I Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS ASSESSMENT METHODS Written and/or oral assessment. FURTHER INFORMATION
