Sea transportation and port logistics (5 cr)
Code: LO00EB63-3005
General information
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
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
- Tiina Jauhiainen
Teacher in charge
Tiina Jauhiainen
Groups
-
LOKT21SPLogistics, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Literature:
Tapaninen, Ulla. 2018. Logistiikka ja liikennejärjestelmät
Pöllänen et al. 2005. Merenkulku ja satamatoiminnot
There will be other material and www-publications will be informed later.
Teaching methods
No
Employer connections
No
Exam schedules
Will be informed later
International connections
EI
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
1-5