Port Planning

Course ID: M7302L87

Credits: 3

Objective:

The objectives of this subject are to: understand the development and strategic planning at ports, including internal and external environmental analysis, the impact of economic and political factors on port development, and strategies and problems involved in international port operations and management. This subject can strengthen students’ knowledge and capabilities of port planning via discussions and reading of port related journal papers and case studies.

Course Prerequisites: None

Outline:  

1. Introduction to port planning and steps. 

2. The impact of political and economic environment on port 

3. The development of maritime transport 

4. Case studies of port policy and planning 

5. External environment analysis of international shipping development 

6. The impact of tourism on port development 

7. The development of maritime technologies 

8. The impact of energy and environment policy on port development 

9. Port competitive analysis 

10. Port business models 

11. The challenges and issue of port planning 

12. The applications of technologies in ports. 

13. The issues of port organization and management 

14. Port developing goal and strategies

Teaching Method:  

Lectures supplemented by activities such as tutorials, assignment, seminar, and presentations. Students are expected to read the relevant materials before lectures. In case of any learning issues, students are welcome to contact the instructors.

Reference:  

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (2023), Review of Maritime Transport 2022, United Nations, 2023. Hill, Charles W.L. and Schilling, Melissa A, (2023), Strategic Management: An Integrated Approach, Theory & Cases, 14nd Edition, Cengage Learning.

Evaluation: 

Mid-term examination/presentation 40%

Final examination 40% 

Participation in discussions / Attendance 20% 

Total 100 %