MARITIME TRANSPORT
COURSE CATEGORY: Transportation Specialization
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the historical evolution of maritime transport, including the milestones that shaped the global shipping industry.
2. Analyze statistical data and global trends in maritime transport, including cargo volumes, fleet development, and trade flows.
3. Recognize the unique features and complexities of the maritime industry, including its capital intensity, global operations, and dependence on international regulation.
4. Identify and evaluate the qualitative characteristics of maritime transport, such as reliability, safety, flexibility, and environmental performance.
5. Comprehend the international nature of commercial shipping, emphasizing its transnational regulation, multicultural workforce, and geopolitical sensitivity.
6. Examine the rise and significance of containerization, its impact on trade facilitation, port development, and logistics chain integration.
7. Understand the European Union’s maritime transport policy, including regulatory frameworks, environmental goals, digitalization strategies, and competitiveness initiatives.
8. Explore the concept and role of Short Sea Shipping (SSS) in Europe, including its advantages, operational structure, and contribution to sustainable and efficient transport.
9. Assess the challenges and future perspectives of the maritime transport sector in light of decarbonization, automation, and evolving global trade dynamics.