OVERVIEW

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 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 Elena Lagomarsino elena.lagomarsino@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

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Sem: I

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy

EXAMS

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Written and/or oral assessment.

FURTHER INFORMATION