Port operations

Description of different ports

Port development and the development of terminal operations

How new ship technology is affecting port development

Sea operations, activities and people involved in sea operations and the ship's arrival - domestic transport as an alternative / supplement to maritime transport

Port management, ownership and leadership - ownership and management - port efficiency and safety

Port policy

Cargo and cargo handling

Port workers and their working conditions

Time in port and efficient cargo handling

Development

Læringsutbytte - Kunnskap:

Explain the port's importance to economic development

Explain the port's role in the development of international trade and global development

Describe what is required of a port to be functional, efficient and competitive

Use scientific methods and practices for developing written reports

Independently update his/her knowledge in the field, both through literature search, consult with experts and by audit of own practice

 

Læringsutbytte - Ferdigheter:

Provide a description of modern port development and development of terminal operations

Give a detailed account of how new ship technology affect development of ports

Describe in detail challenges brought by environmental issues in establishing and operation of a new harbor

Show that he/she masters the subject topics through written reports and oral presentations

 

Læringsutbytte - Kompetanse:

Ability to assess the environmental, ethical and economic impacts of port operations in a local and regional perspective, and use that knowledge through his/her future career

Skills to participate actively in discussions and ability to share his/her knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to develop good practice in the field

Ability to communicate scientific information both orally and in writing

Knowledge about facilitating innovation and innovation processes

Pedagogiske metoder:

Lectures, group work, self study  

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

The teacher will determine the content, scope, timeframe and submission of the group work. There will be an oral presentation of the work of up to 10 minutes, and the report should be submitted to the specified date.