LGM61-319 Port and Terminal Management

This course exposes students to port and terminal management. The students will learn about role, functions and types of terminals and ports. Management principles in ports and terminals operations will be discussed along with the design and operation of general and specialized cargo handling facilities and offshore systems. A productivity of terminal operations will be considered. Students will also learn about Port authorities, environmental impacts and labor relations. In addition, this course will cover technological advances in port and terminal management and current issues in port policy.