CODE 55537 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 1 ECONOMIA E MANAGEMENT MARITTIMO E PORTUALE 11875 (LM-77 R) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR SECS-P/06 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester 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 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
