CORE COURSES

Maritime Logistics

Background
Container cariers today are taking an important step forward by transforming themselves from pure carriers -just offering port to port services- into fully integrated logistics providers. In this way they aim at gaining control over the global supply chain, for differentiation and competitive advantage. Examples include Maersk, APL, NYK and Cosco, among others. Such carrier strategies are being developed in competition with third party logistics service providers on the one hand, and global terminal operators on the other. Developments in containership sizes and the ensuing hub-and-spoking pose new challenges on efficient distribution and logistics. This highlights the important role of container terminals; the interest of carriers in dedicated facilities; and the need to optimize liner networks jointly with terminal management. 

Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide students with a deep understanding of the interrelations between terminal design and operations on the one hand, and liner shipping networks on the other. The essence of the course is in its holistic approach to shipping and terminals, as the only approach in understanding modern day maritime logistics.

Recommended Reading

• Midoro, R. and Pitto, A. (2000): ‘A critical evaluation of strategic alliances in liner shipping’. Maritime Policy & Management 27(1): 31-40

• Song, D.W. and Panayides, P.M. (2002): ‘A conceptual application of cooperative game theory to liner shipping strategic alliances’. Maritime Policy & Management 29(3): 285-301

• Evangelista, P. and Morvillo, A. (1999): ‘Alliances in liner shipping: an instrument to gain operational efficiency or supply chain integration’. International Journal of Logistics 2(1): 21-38

• Cullinane, K. and Khanna, M. (2000): ‘Economies of scale in large container ships: optimal size and geographical implication’. Journal of Transport Geography 8(3): 181-195

• Yoshida, S., Yang, J.H., and Kim, K.H. (2005): ‘Network Economies of Global Alliances in Liner Shipping: The case of Japanese Liner Shipping Companies’. In: Lee, T. and Cullinane, K. (Edited): World Shipping and Port Development, Palgrave Macmillan: London, pp. 36-49.Frankel, E.G. (1999): ‘The Economics of Total Trans-Ocean Supply Chain Management’. International Journal of Maritime Economics 1: 61-69

• Cullinane, K. and Khanna, M. (1999): ‘Economies of Scale of Large Container Ships’. Journal of Transport Economics and Policy 33(2): 185-208

• Heaver, T.D. (2002): ‘The Evolving Roles of Shipping Lines in International Logistics’. International Journal of Maritime Economics 4(3): 210-230

• Rijsenbrij, J.C. and Saanen, Y. (2007): Design of Systems and Operations in Container Terminals (Revision 10). Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics, Erasmus University Rotterdam: Rotterdam

• BCI,  ProgTrans, VBD and via donau (2004): Prospects of Inland Navigation within the Enlarged Europe. BCI (The Netherlands), ProgTrans (Switzerland), VBD Europees Ontwikkelingscentrum voor binnen- en kustvaart (Germany) and via donau (Austria)

• Inland Navigation Europe (INE): Freight Transport Embarking on a New Course. INE: Brussels

• Panayides, P.M. (2006): ‘Maritime Logistics and Global Supply Chains: Towards a Research Agenda’. Maritime Economics and Logistics 8: 3-18