CODE 55537 ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 1 ECONOMIA E MANAGEMENT MARITTIMO E PORTUALE 8708 (LM-77) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR SECS-P/06 LANGUAGE Italian 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. The teaching methods include a balance of lectures and case analyses to be analysed by applying the methods described in the lecture. 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 Exam Board HILDA GHIARA (President) CLAUDIO FERRARI ENRICO MUSSO LESSONS LESSONS START Sem: I Class schedule MARITIME AND PORT ECONOMICS EXAMS ASSESSMENT METHODS Written and/or oral assessment. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 18/01/2024 09:30 GENOVA Scritto 01/02/2024 09:30 GENOVA Scritto 04/06/2024 09:30 GENOVA Scritto 27/06/2024 09:30 GENOVA Scritto 11/07/2024 09:30 GENOVA Scritto 12/09/2024 09:30 GENOVA Scritto FURTHER INFORMATION
