Port Management and Technology

Synopsis

Ports and terminals are essential to global logistics and supply chain systems where they serve as important interfaces for ocean-going or river vessels to come alongside shore to discharge or load traffic. Port activities are also critical enablers of seaborne trade and they have a major impact on the economy. LOG356 Port Management and Technology aims to equip students with insights and understanding of the role of ports and terminals in enabling the essential functioning of the international trade and maritime transport sectors. The course will examine the operational, managerial and organisational aspects of the port industry. In view of the industry’s unique characteristics, the course will also examine and analyse key challenges and issues that pertain to the port sector.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Nature of port demand
Technology, innovation and port supply
Port competition and competitiveness
Port contestability and governance
Port operational and financial performance
Port customer segmentation and management
Risk management for ports
Port traffic forecasting
Port infrastructure development and financing
Sustainability and the environment for ports
Port safety and security
Port policy and planning

Learning Outcome

Show the nature of port demand and impact of technology and innovation on port supply.
Demonstrate the concept of competition, competitiveness, contestability and governance in the port business.
Differentiate the techniques of assessing port operational and financial performance, port customer segmentation and management.
Analyse the risks for ports and port traffic forecasts.
Appraise key issues and challenges related to port infrastructure development, financing, sustainability and the environment.
Criticise matters regarding port safety, security, policy and planning.

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Singapore University of Social Sciences

Port Management and Technology