Management of Coasts and Port II (International Port Seminar) (WSE/HECEPD/08A/e)

Bachelor degree in hydraulic engineering, mechanical engineering or technical management or a comparable level obtained by 3-5 years working experience in the field of port management or port planning and engineering.

Learn about the international character of a port, the supply chain and port logisics, economic aspects of ports, port organisations. Learn about strategic planning design and construction of port infrastructure, life cycle approach and port maintenance. Get acquainted with practical aspects of  port management and engineering.

International Port Seminar  (H.Ligteringen, H. Bijndorp, A. Dastgheib and others)
A comprehensive overview of the managerial aspects of modern ports with a special focus on the technical management. Includes port and shipping logistics, containerization, cargo handling, terminals, economic aspects, port master planning, port simulation, hinterland connections, health, safety and environment, life cycle management, maintenance and monitoring.
Port visits in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries.

• Ligteringen, H.: Ports and Terminals, VSSD 2007 (015 2784125)
• Kruk, de Heer: Merchant shipping and Cargo Handling - ln0231/06/ , 2006
• Groenveld, R.: Service Systems in Ports and Inland waterways – VSSD
• Handouts
• Compiled material on DVD

• H.J.M. Bijnsdorp, MSc