SHORT SEA SHIPPING IN THE INTERMODAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM
COURSE CATEGORY: Transportation Specialization
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the role of Short Sea Shipping (SSS) within the European intermodal transport system, and its contribution to sustainable logistics.
2. Examine how SSS integrates with rail and road transport to form efficient, multimodal transport chains.
3. Analyze the benefits and challenges of incorporating SSS into combined transport solutions, including cost, environmental impact, and infrastructure.
4. Evaluate the policies and strategies of the European Union promoting the use of SSS as part of intermodal development.
5. Assess the potential for further integration of SSS into the European freight transport network, focusing on technological, regulatory, and market perspectives.