Port Engineering and Management

Description

This course introduces the fundamental principles of port engineering and management. It covers port planning, site selection, design, construction, and maintenance of major port infrastructure, including harbors, breakwaters, berths, terminals, and cargo-handling facilities. The course also examines port operations, logistics, vessel traffic, cargo management, safety, security, and environmental management. Particular emphasis is placed on smart ports, digitalization, sustainability, and the role of ports in supporting international trade and the Blue Economy. By the end of the course, students will be able to: Explain the fundamental principles of port engineering and management. Identify the main components and infrastructure of modern ports. Analyze factors involved in port planning, design, and development. Describe major port operations, logistics systems, and cargo-handling processes. Evaluate the role of ports in maritime transport, international trade, and supply chains. Assess operational, environmental, safety, and management challenges facing ports. Apply sustainable and innovative approaches to improve port efficiency and performance.

Program

Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Blue Economy and Management of Coastal Resources (MSc SBEM)

Objectives

• To provide students with a fundamental understanding of port engineering principles and port management systems. To introduce the main components, infrastructure, and facilities required for the planning, design, construction, and operation of ports. To develop students’ knowledge of port operations, logistics, cargo handling, and maritime transport systems. To examine the principles of efficient, safe, and sustainable port management. To analyze the economic, environmental, technological, and operational challenges facing modern ports. To explore the role of ports in international trade, supply chains, and the Sustainable Blue Economy.