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Sea transportation and port logistics (5 cr)

Code: LO00EB63-3004

General information


Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Logistics

Teachers

  • Olli-Pekka Brunila
  • Vesa Tuomala

Teacher in charge

Vesa Tuomala

Groups

  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies
  • 13.01.2024 12:00 - 15:00, Merikuljetukset ja satamatoiminnot LO00EB63-3004
  • 10.02.2024 12:00 - 15:00, Merikuljetukset ja satamatoiminnot LO00EB63-3004
  • 09.03.2024 12:00 - 15:00, Merikuljetukset ja satamatoiminnot LO00EB63-3004
  • 12.04.2024 08:15 - 11:15, Merikuljetukset ja satamatoiminnot LO00EB63-3004

Objective

You are familiar with maritime transportation and the role of ports in Finland´s export and import trade.
You understand the significance of ports and port operations in logistics chains and maritime transportation in terms of traffic flow and modes of transportation.

Content

What constitutes the Finnish export and import?
What is the role of sea transportation and port operations in the Finnish export and import?
What ports are in operation in Finland?
What are the different port types?
What is the role of ports and port-related companies (operators and other stakeholders) in the transport chain?
What is maritime economy as a general concept?
What is the operation of shipping and charter companies?

Evaluation scale

1-5