International Multimodal Transportation

Course Type：Compulsory Course

Credit Hours：32                                   Credits：2

Target Audience: Master's students in Engineering Management

Prerequisite: Advanced Logistics

1. Course Description

International Multimodal Transport covers the fundamental concepts, operational mechanisms, legal frameworks, cost-benefit analysis, risk management, and technological innovations in the field of multimodal transport. The course places special emphasis on optimizing multimodal transport systems from the perspectives of sustainability, green logistics, and smart logistics. It explores ways to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and leverage advanced technologies to drive industry development.

2. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:

Develop an interdisciplinary knowledge base, enabling them to integrate sustainability, green logistics, and smart logistics concepts and technologies in multimodal transport.

Enhance critical thinking skills through case studies and project-based learning, enabling them to independently analyze and solve complex multimodal transport challenges.

Explore new technologies and methods, proposing innovative solutions to promote sustainable development in the industry.

Strengthen their sense of social responsibility by understanding the environmental and social impacts of logistics activities and actively participating in green and sustainable logistics practices.

3. Teaching Methods

The course adopts a blended online and offline teaching approach, combining interactive online classes, virtual simulations, theoretical lectures, field visits, and industry research.

Online Components:

Real-time lectures, virtual simulations, online collaboration, and expert talks.

Offline Components:

Face-to-face seminars, field visits, and laboratory sessions.

Industry Research Projects:

Students will conduct on-site visits to enterprises, collect data, and submit detailed research reports. They will also present and discuss their findings in class, enhancing their professional skills and comprehensive abilities.

4. Assessment Methods

Regular Performance (30%): Attendance: 5%, Seminar participation: 10%, Online course performance: 15%

Final Exam (70%): Open-book exam