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Objectives and competences

Student is acquainted with and understands the Port Choice Problem. Student can provide solutions to any set of input information. Student learns how to recognise other possible applications of solutions to PCP in other fields of logistics and transportation.

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.

Learning and teaching methods

- Face-to-face lectures. - Research work with a mentor. - Individual research work.

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.

Prerequisits

None

  • red. prof. dr. TOMAŽ KRAMBERGER

  • Business case for CRM grade: 70
  • Public presentation: 30

  • : 20
  • : 160

  • Slovenian
  • Slovenian

  • SYSTEM LOGISTICS - 1st