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CODE 55537
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025
CREDITS
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. Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities  and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Serena Scotto (scotto@economia.unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison."

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

Exam Board

HILDA GHIARA (President)

CLAUDIO FERRARI

ENRICO MUSSO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Sem: I

 

EXAMS

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Written and/or oral assessment.

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
19/12/2024 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
16/01/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
30/01/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
29/05/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
03/07/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
17/07/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
10/09/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto

FURTHER INFORMATION