OPM 503 Trans­portation I

Content:  

This lecture gives an overview about market developments in road and rail trans­port, inland and maritime shipping. Part of this is the overview of present and future trans­portation technologies. General business developments in the shipping, trucking, and railway industries are discussed as well as individual strategies of companies active in these trans­portation sectors. Another focus is laid on the developments of trans­portation policy, which is still an important framework for the business activities of trans­portation companies. As traffic infrastructure is a key factor for the performance of trans­portation services, the possibilities for an optimization of the use of the existing traffic infrastructure are discussed. Attention is not only given to the developments in Germany, but also to the developments in Europe and other world regions. 

Learning outcomes:  

Students will understand the dynamics and interdependencies of the markets for land trans­port, maritime shipping, and inland navigation. The students will also understand the role of trans­port for the globalization of the world’s economy and for the supply chain management. 

Prerequisites:  

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