The document outlines assignments for a marine transportation course. It includes individual assignments on the challenges facing the Port of Mombasa and challenges in 21st century shipping. It also provides group assignments on topics like the transport sector's energy use and emissions, intermodal transportation from shippers' and carriers' perspectives, ships and port characteristics, and types of containers. It concludes by listing due dates for the individual and group assignments as well as two exams.
The document outlines assignments for a marine transportation course. It includes individual assignments on the challenges facing the Port of Mombasa and challenges in 21st century shipping. It also provides group assignments on topics like the transport sector's energy use and emissions, intermodal transportation from shippers' and carriers' perspectives, ships and port characteristics, and types of containers. It concludes by listing due dates for the individual and group assignments as well as two exams.
The document outlines assignments for a marine transportation course. It includes individual assignments on the challenges facing the Port of Mombasa and challenges in 21st century shipping. It also provides group assignments on topics like the transport sector's energy use and emissions, intermodal transportation from shippers' and carriers' perspectives, ships and port characteristics, and types of containers. It concludes by listing due dates for the individual and group assignments as well as two exams.
1. Discuss the challenges facing the Port of Mombasa. In your opinion, substantiate the impact of reverting cargo clearance to Mombasa Port as per the recent presidential directive. 2. Discuss challenges facing shipping in the 21st century. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Group Assignments for Presentation (Due Date: 15th Nov, 2022)
1. Discuss the world transport sector energy use and emissions. (Group 1) 2. Discuss intermodal transportation from both the shippers’ and carriers points of view. (Group 2) 3. With reference to maritime transport, discuss the following; (Group 3) i. Ships and port characteristics including types of shipping services ii. Cargo characteristics and geographical characteristics. 4. Discuss the different types of containers and give advantages and disadvantages of containerization (Group 4) C.A.T. I: 25th Oct, 2022 C.A.T. II: Date to be announced…..