MARA 416 – Port Operations, Administration and Economics
Concepts of the port and methods of intermodal transfer; port functions divided and analyzed along business lines – economics, management, finance, accounting and marketing; cost studies.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the main functions and features of seaports and the services they provide.
- Recognize the significance of ports to local, regional and national economies.
- Classify ports by geographic and functional types.
- Know the key operational elements involved between sea approaches and inland transportation.
- Be able to describe port administration, ownership and management schemes.
- Understand the distinct types of berths and terminals and the vessels they serve.
- Elements of cargo handling, equipment used and requirements for major cargo types.
- Understand the impact of labor and technology on port operations.
- Describe the factors involved in the productivity of a port.
- Comprehend how ports compete in the global transportation system.
- Understand the role of safety and security regulations as they apply to port operations