Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Getting familiarized with the Port Choice Problem (PCP). Studying relevant scientific literature from this field.
2. Studying methodological approaches used in scientific sources from this field.
3. Applying methodologies to concrete cases.
4. Studying applications of solutions to other fields in logistics and transport.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Consolidate theoretical knowledge gained in all the courses of the study programme and use it in solving different tasks.
- Independently define a problem and solve it.
- Apply methods used in solving PCP to other research fields.
Readings
Kronbak, J. & Cullinane, K. (2011). Captive and Contestable Port Hinterlands: Modelling and Visualisation using GIS. In K. Cullinane (Ed.), International handbook of maritime economics (pp.348-362). Edvard Elgar.
Kramberger, T., Rupnik, B., Štrubelj, G., & Prah, K. (2015). Port hinterland modelling based on port choice. Promet, 27(3), 195–203. http://www.fpz.unizg.hr/traffic/index.php/PROMTT/article/view/1611
Kramberger, T., Potočan, V. & Ipavec, V. M. (Eds.). (2016). Sustainable logistics and strategic transportation planning. IGI Global.
