ECONOMICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LOG3016 Shipping Logistics Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Görevlisi KEMAL YAŞAR DÖNMEZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course  Project  Lecture  Discussion
Course Objectives: In this course, the characteristics and importance of maritime transportation in international logistics are discussed in detail. In this context, maritime transportation policies and importance for countries trade positions, market conditions, container transportation, fleet and port management, operation costs and freight issues are examined in depth.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
-Have knowledge and skills to think independently and also logically about current and prospective issues and developments in international shipping and logistics.
-Compare different market conditions and can be choose the optimum solution for their businesses.
-Explain maritime port management processes.
-Explain ship management processes.
-Have knowledge and skills about carrying out container operations.
-Have knowledge about the formation of transportation price in the maritime transportation market.

Course Content

This course focuses on the commercial and logistics environment in which maritime transport operates. You will analyse the commercial operation of ships in the bulk and liner shipping freight markets and the role of maritime transport in global supply chains.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation Course Schedule Review And Expectations
2) Maritime transportation in global economy and trade Topic 1
3) Cargo and ship operations at ports Topic 2
4) Fleet management and selection of ships Topic 3
5) Maritime transportation market structure Topic 4
6) Ship operation costs and management Topic 5
7) Agency-Brokering services Topic 6
8) Mid-term exam No class
9) Liner-Tramp shipping and price formation Topic 7
10) Container transportation Topic 8
11) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.
12) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.
13) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.
14) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Martin Stopford, “Maritime Economics”, Taylor & Francis.
2. Chung-Yee Lee, “Handbook of Ocean Container Transport Logistics”, Springer.

Other required readings will be uploaded to students via Itslearning. If you can not access any material, please contact me.
Diğer gerekli okumalar Itslearning aracılığıyla öğrencilere yüklenecektir. Herhangi bir materyale erişemiyorsanız lütfen benimle iletişime geçin.
References: none

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 14 98
Homework Assignments 1 10
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 2
Total Workload 150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.  2
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. 2
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.  2
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.  2
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. 1
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.  2
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. 1
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. 2
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.   2
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.  1
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.  2