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Port & Supply Chain Economics

Masterclass

Become an Expert in the Maritime Sector and Make an Impact.

Shape Global Trade in a Rapidly Changing Industry

Discover the specific economic principles in ports and maritime supply chains
Start:
Winter Term 2025/2026
Exam:
Presentation
Language:
English
Duration:
40 h
ECTS (DQR 7):
5
Place:
Hamburg
Price:
1.249 € excl. VAT
Degree:
Certificate

Tip: This Masterclass is part of the CAS 'Maritime Strategy & Innovation Officer': To complete the Certificate, also visit the 'Sustainable Shipping & Maritime Economics' Masterclass as well.

Target group

  • Data managers, data analysts & employees in companies working in the field of digitalisation

  • Founders and start-up entrepreneurs

  • Management and executives

  • Marketing managers

  • Interested candidates for the MSc Innovation Management

Course Content

The Masterclass Port & Supply Chain Economics provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the economic principles and dynamics that underpin the operation of ports as well as maritime supply chains. You will explore the critical concepts, theories, and practices that drive the maritime sector, enabling you to analyze and navigate the complex economic challenges and opportunities within the maritime industry as part of the supply chain. 

By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation of the economic principles and challenges that govern the global maritime and port industry. You will be well-equipped to analyse market trends, make informed business decisions, and contribute to the sustainable development of the maritime sector. 

Gain insight into the historical development of the port industry and its significance in the global economy and explore concepts such as supply and demand, pricing strategies, and market structures relevant to this sector.  

Learn about the key actors, stakeholders, and trends that shape the sector as well as  economic theories and models as they apply to the maritime and port industry. You will also explore international and national regulations that govern the maritime industry, including environmental regulations, safety standards, and trade policies. 

As sustainability becomes a growing concern in the maritime sector, you will explore the economic implications of environmentally friendly practices, alternative fuels, and green technologies

Your benefits at a glance: 

  • Comprehensive overview: Analyze the role of ports and shipping in global trade and supply chains and gain an understanding of how economic factors impact trade routes and logistics decisions. 

  • Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Examine real-world case studies, including economic crises, market fluctuations, and successful business models, to apply your knowledge to practical scenarios. 

  • Sustainability as a key competence: Develop strategies to master ecological and economic challenges. 

  • Future-orientated expertise: Position yourself as an expert in a changing industry. 

Core Topics

Economic principles and dynamics

  • Understanding the economic principles and dynamics of port operations and maritime supply chains
  • Analysing the complex economic challenges and opportunities within the maritime industry

Market analysis

  • Analysing supply and demand, pricing strategies and market structures in the context of the maritime and port industry
  • Evaluating market trends and making well-founded decisions based on real scenarios

Port infrastructure and management

  • Economic aspects of port infrastructure, operation and management.
  • Role of ports and shipping in global trade and supply chains.

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Jan Ninnemann
Prof. Dr. Jan NinnemannSpeaker

Professor of General Business Administration. Head of the BSc Logistics Management programme, Department of Technology & Markets. CEO at HTC Hanseatic Transport Consultancy.

Dates

Classes take place on Thursday Evenings, Fridays and Saturdays. The specific dates will be announced.

Admission Requirements & Degree

All participants must fulfil the admission requirements for our Master's Programme MSc Innovation Management.

To obtain the CAS Maritime Strategy & Innovation Officer (HSBA), you must attend both masterclasses (Sustainable Shipping & Maritime Economics und Port & Supply Chain Economics) and pass both exams.

If you later decide to complete the entire Innovation Management programme (with the specialisation in ‘Shipping’), the modules can be credited towards your degree.

Further Information

The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Maritime Strategy & Innovation Officer consists of the masterclasses Sustainable Shipping & Maritime Economics and Port & Supply Chain Economics. The masterclasses must be completed in the correct order. Both masterclasses are modules from the Master Innovation Management​​​​​​​ with a focus on shipping. They can be completed on a part-time basis.

As you will be attending the module together with our Master Innovation Management students, this course is guaranteed to take place from the first person.

Members of the HSBA Alumni Association receive a 10% discount on all HSBA Executive Education programmes.

Registration

Would you like to take part in the course?

Any Questions?

We are happy to help!

Laura Hoffjahn
Laura Hoffjann

Executive Education and Transfer

+49 40 822160-963
Laura.Hoffjann@hsba.de

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