| Course Name | Intermodal Transportation Management |
| Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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| LOG 212 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Required | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkCase Study | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to convey wide information about intermodal transportation and describe key issues related to building effective transport chains. The aim is to describe how intermodal transport systems work and gain students experience on intermodal transportation both theoretically and practically. The theoretical parts of these information generally contain the conceptualization of intermodal transportation processes, whereas practical parts focus on the basics of intermodal transport operations and contemporary concerns. The importance of intermodal transportation is discussed in terms of global trade. Drivers and barriers related to implementation of efficient intermodal transport systems are also explained. |
| Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Within this course, the main processes of intermodal transportation will be reviewed within the context of theoretical knowledge. |
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| Major Area Courses | X | |
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
| 1 | Introduction to Intermodal Freight Transportation | Chapter 1, Forces Shaping the Freight Transport Sector, Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier Chapter 1, Introduction, Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press. |
| 2 | Understanding Freight Transport Sector and Alternative Transport Modes | Chapter 2, Understanding the Freight Transport Sector Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier Chapter 3, Rail Operations, Chapter 4, Inland Water Operations, Chapter 5, Road Distribution from International Perspective, Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 3 | Intermodal Transport and International Organizations | Chapter 1, Forces Shaping the Freight Transport Sector, Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier |
| 4 | Key Actors and Business Links in Intermodal Freight Transportation | Chapter 2, Understanding the Freight Transport Sector, Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier |
| 5 | Intermodal Freight Transport Operations - Equipment | Chapter 2, Intermodal Transport Equipment, Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 6 | Intermodal Freight Transport Operations - Documentation | Chapter 10, Legal Aspects of multimodal transport, Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 7 | Intermodal Freight Transport Operations - Routes | Chapter 6, Intermodal Terminal Design Operations, Chapter 7, The Port Interface, Chapter 8, Intermodal System Management and Economics Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 8 | Intermodal Freight Transport Operations - Vehicles and Facilities (esp. RO-RO Ports) | Chapter 6, Intermodal Terminal Design Operations, Chapter 7, The Port Interface, Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 9 | Drivers and Barriers to Implementing Intermodal Transportation | Chapter 4, Barriers and Challenges to Freight Transport Chains, Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier |
| 10 | Intermodal Logistics | Chapter 3, Freight Transport Chains, Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier Chapter 8, Intermodal System Management and Economics Chapter 9, Intermodal Logistics Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 11 | Performance Metrics in Intermodal Freight Transport Services | Chapter 4, Barriers and Challenges to Freight Transport Chains, Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier |
| 12 | Role of Information Systems in Intermodal Freight Transportation | Chapter 5, Building Successful Freight Transport Chains, Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier Chapter 11, Modelling of Intermodal Systems Chapter 12, Operations Research and Intermodal Transport Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press. |
| 13 | Sustainability and Intermodal Freight Transportation | Chapter 13, Environmental Aspects of Intermodal Transportation, Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 14 | Modelling of Intermodal Systems | Chapter 5, Building Successful Freight Transport Chains Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier Chapter 11, Modelling of Intermodal Systems, Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 15 | Future Intermodal Freight Transport Systems and Semester Review | Chapter 11, Modelling of Intermodal Systems, Chapter 12, Operations Research and Intermodal Transport; Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal Freight Transportation. Elsevier, Paperback ISBN: 9780128144640, eBook ISBN: 9780128144657.
Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (Eds.). (2017). Intermodal freight transport and logistics. CRC Press, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315177762, eBook ISBN 9781315177762. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Hariharan, K. V. (2002). A Text Book on Container and Multimodal Transport Management. Shroff Publishers & Distributors, ISBN-10: 8173665516, ISBN-13: 978-8173665516 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | 16 | 10 |
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation / Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Project | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exam | ||
| Midterm | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 18 | 65 |
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 2 | 35 |
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 0 | ||
| Field Work | |||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
| Portfolio | |||
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 40 | |
| Presentation / Jury | 1 | 10 | |
| Project | 1 | 20 | |
| Seminar / Workshop | |||
| Oral Exam | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 22 | |
| Final Exams | |||
| Total | 140 |
| # | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains | X | ||||
| 2 | To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains | X | ||||
| 3 | To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector | X | ||||
| 4 | To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain | X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration | X | ||||
| 6 | To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches | X | ||||
| 7 | To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains | X | ||||
| 8 | To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains | X | ||||
| 9 | To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains | X | ||||
| 10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions. | X | ||||
| 11 | To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). | |||||
| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
| 13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise. | |||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
