1. MARITIME TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

2. CONTENT The role of maritime transport in global trade and logistics
Structure of maritime transport industry, Basic terms and concepts of shipping
Cargoes and their characteristics
Ship types and their characteristics
Ship management and functions of ship management
Liner and tramp shipping

3. CONTENT
Chartering and types of ship charters: Voyage, time and bareboat charters
Voyage planning and freight calculation
Midterm
Ports, types of ports, port facilities and services, port management
Port and terminal operations

4. CONTENT
The role and functions of ship agents, ship brokers and freight forwarders in shipping
Main documents used in shipping: Ocean bill of lading and charter parties
World seaborn trade, main trade routes and cargo flows
Presentation of term papers
Review of the Semester

5. The major factors that have impact on the maritime transportation are as follows:
Political & economic change.
Globalisation.
Industrialisation
Population growth & demographic change.
Energy supply and demand, and prices.
Environmental concerns & responses.
Global terrorism – threats & responses.

6. Advantages Low cost shipment Inter-modal shipment Variety carriers6
Low cost shipment
Inter-modal shipment
Variety carriers
Bulky shipment
Safe

7. Disadvantages Complex procedures High transit time No door to door7
Complex procedures
High transit time
No door to door
Risk of pilferage
High operational cost

8. The Importance of Maritime Transportation8
International Trade
Diplomatic relationship
Military
Foreign Direct Investment
Urbanization
National Income
Migration