Port Economics and Operations

The module examines the definition and main aspects of Port Economics and Operations and the significance of port management in the maritime logistics industry and shipping.

  • Duration
    1 semester
  • Format
    Online
  • Credits
    20
  • Semester
    Spring


Port Economics and Operations

The module examines the definition and main aspects of Port Economics and Operations and the significance of port management in the maritime logistics industry and shipping.

  • Duration
    1 semester
  • Format
    Online
  • Credits
    20
  • Semester
    Spring


Overview

The module starts with the definition and main aspects of Port Economics and Operations and the significance of port management in the maritime logistics industry and shipping. Basic knowledge in port management is provided, in order for students to acquire an integrated perception. Students learn about intermodal and multimodal transportation, and the role ports play in the complicated contemporary supply chains, emphasizing in their connection with shipping.

Issues as container and bulk port operations, warehousing, personnel, legislation, safety, and security management are covered. Following, the module analyses port management from the economic perspective, including port planning and development, investments and financing, competition, tariff design, performance monitoring, policies, and regulations. Economic perspective of services provided to shipping is examined as well.

Moving to more general aspects, the module examines monopoly and competition, state/government-owned and local private corporations. Last, students are introduced to new technologies in land and shipping, processes and products that will affect port development and port operations in the future. Throughout the module, students are provided with analytical and quantitative analysis tools, essential for making decisions related to port operation, management and policy formulation, and are urged to familiarize themselves with the subject using practical exercises and applications of the knowledge they received.

Meet the Instructor

Dr. Nikolaos Liapis is a Mechanical Engineer, MEng NTUA and he holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering. His main areas of specialization are fuels and lubricants, tanker ships management, logistics and biofuels, as he has worked for more than 28 years in managerial positions in the Oil Sector. The last 15 years he was occupied as Chief Operations Officer in ELINOIL SA, an oil distribution company and as General Manager to ELIN SHIPPING, an affiliate shipping company, operating small tankers.
He is highly experienced in project management, overseeing projects as biodiesel production plant design and construction, fuel depots, construction and tanker design and construction.
Dr. Liapis is a Chairman of Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology (HIMT). and Member of the Board of Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA). He is the Coordinator of the Energy Products Committee of the Hellenic Petroleum Marketing Companies Association (SEEPE, ) member of the Downstream Committee of South East Europe Energy Institute (IENE) and member of the Lloyd’s Register Technical Committee. He is a founding member of the Greek Association of Biofuel Producers (now SVIVE). He has been Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Marine LNG Network and of the Biofuels Technology Platform.
He is a lecturer at University of Piraeus, and at Business College of Athens and has been a lecturer at Athens Metropolitan College teaching Energy Policies, Maritime Logistics, Shipping and Strategic Management. He was a speaker at a significant number of conferences on energy, fuels, biofuels and shipping and he has been the representative of the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) in Greece. He is a writer of several books on nutrition, diet and cooking.

Overview

The module starts with the definition and main aspects of Port Economics and Operations and the significance of port management in the maritime logistics industry and shipping. Basic knowledge in port management is provided, in order for students to acquire an integrated perception. Students learn about intermodal and multimodal transportation, and the role ports play in the complicated contemporary supply chains, emphasizing in their connection with shipping.

Issues as container and bulk port operations, warehousing, personnel, legislation, safety, and security management are covered. Following, the module analyses port management from the economic perspective, including port planning and development, investments and financing, competition, tariff design, performance monitoring, policies, and regulations. Economic perspective of services provided to shipping is examined as well.

Moving to more general aspects, the module examines monopoly and competition, state/government-owned and local private corporations. Last, students are introduced to new technologies in land and shipping, processes and products that will affect port development and port operations in the future. Throughout the module, students are provided with analytical and quantitative analysis tools, essential for making decisions related to port operation, management and policy formulation, and are urged to familiarize themselves with the subject using practical exercises and applications of the knowledge they received.

Meet the Instructor

Dr. Nikolaos Liapis is a Mechanical Engineer, MEng NTUA and he holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering. His main areas of specialization are fuels and lubricants, tanker ships management, logistics and biofuels, as he has worked for more than 28 years in managerial positions in the Oil Sector. The last 15 years he was occupied as Chief Operations Officer in ELINOIL SA, an oil distribution company and as General Manager to ELIN SHIPPING, an affiliate shipping company, operating small tankers.
He is highly experienced in project management, overseeing projects as biodiesel production plant design and construction, fuel depots, construction and tanker design and construction.
Dr. Liapis is a Chairman of Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology (HIMT). and Member of the Board of Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA). He is the Coordinator of the Energy Products Committee of the Hellenic Petroleum Marketing Companies Association (SEEPE, ) member of the Downstream Committee of South East Europe Energy Institute (IENE) and member of the Lloyd’s Register Technical Committee. He is a founding member of the Greek Association of Biofuel Producers (now SVIVE). He has been Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Marine LNG Network and of the Biofuels Technology Platform.
He is a lecturer at University of Piraeus, and at Business College of Athens and has been a lecturer at Athens Metropolitan College teaching Energy Policies, Maritime Logistics, Shipping and Strategic Management. He was a speaker at a significant number of conferences on energy, fuels, biofuels and shipping and he has been the representative of the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) in Greece. He is a writer of several books on nutrition, diet and cooking.

This Module Aims to:

√ Provide students with an overall knowledge of Port Economics and Operations, and of the significance of port management in the maritime logistics industry and shipping.

√ Cover a wide and in-depth bundle of issues related to port management and operation.

√ Analyse port management from the economic perspective, including services, financial performance, investments and development, competition, policies, and regulations.

√ Introduce students to new technologies, processes or products in port operations and shipping, that will affect port development or port operations in the future.

√ Provide students with analytical and quantitative analysis tools essential for making decisions related to port operation, management, and policy formulation.

This Module Aims to:

√ Provide students with an overall knowledge of Port Economics and Operations, and of the significance of port management in the maritime logistics industry and shipping.

√ Cover a wide and in-depth bundle of issues related to port management and operation.

√ Analyse port management from the economic perspective, including services, financial performance, investments and development, competition, policies, and regulations.

√ Introduce students to new technologies, processes or products in port operations and shipping, that will affect port development or port operations in the future.

√ Provide students with analytical and quantitative analysis tools essential for making decisions related to port operation, management, and policy formulation.

What you’ll learn

At the end of the module the learner will be able to:

Develop and evaluate the competitive environment of ports and terminals.

Analyse and evaluate the factors that affect the demand, the supply and the equilibrium of port services.

Apply performance monitoring and economic evaluation of port operation and management.

Decide on given situations in port operation, management, and policy formulation.

Develop and evaluate solutions in port investments and development using analytical and quantitative analysis tools.

Evaluate the consequences of organisational changes in the operational aspects of ports and of different pricing strategies in competitive advantage and demand.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Based on the Programme Specification, students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types of assessments: case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis, project output, valuation, etc.

In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the formal assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.

What you’ll learn

At the end of the module the learner will be able to:

Develop and evaluate the competitive environment of ports and terminals.

Analyse and evaluate the factors that affect the demand, the supply and the equilibrium of port services.

Apply performance monitoring and economic evaluation of port operation and management.

Decide on given situations in port operation, management, and policy formulation.

Develop and evaluate solutions in port investments and development using analytical and quantitative analysis tools.

Evaluate the consequences of organisational changes in the operational aspects of ports and of different pricing strategies in competitive advantage and demand.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Based on the Programme Specification, students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types of assessments: case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis, project output, valuation, etc.

In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the formal assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.

FAQs

1

Assess the different stages of crafting, executing and reviewing a strategy.

2

Critically evaluate how these functions are applied in shipping.

3

Apply performance monitoring and management in the shipping context.

4

Evaluate Commercial Shipping Management Strategies.

Your tuition covers:

HD films per course, your own e-book, 24/7 support, professor video calls 3 times per month, extra webinars by Shipping industry titans

1

Good command of the English Language via IELTS, TOEFL or any other internationally approved English language certification.

2

Employer/Professor recommendation.