The advanced training course “The Container Supply Chain” is offered for the academic year 2025/26 by the Department of Economics of the University of Genoa, in collaboration with the International Centre for Container Studies (C.I.S.Co.).
Context
International logistics currently operates in a context characterised by instability, rapid transformations, and increasing supply chain complexity. Containerised traffic represents one of the central nodes of this system: a significant share of global trade is transported via maritime containers.
Ports, dedicated terminals, logistics operators, and intermodal networks must operate in an increasingly integrated manner. Supply chain management is no longer merely an operational activity but a strategic dimension that directly affects the competitiveness of companies.
Why the course was created
The course aims to offer a specialised programme dedicated to the supply chain of containerised traffic, a field that requires specific knowledge as well as an overall understanding of logistics processes.
Resulting from the collaboration between the Department of Economics and the International Centre for Container Studies is this initiative with the goal of providing a targeted education focused on a sector that is constantly evolving.
What it addresses
Within a system that has progressively evolved from being labour-intensive to knowledge-intensive, the ability to understand and manage logistics flows has become crucial. The course aims to respond to the growing demand for specialisation in logistics operations by providing analytical tools and interpretative frameworks for understanding processes related to containerised traffic.
University and local context
The University of Genoa operates in a territory historically rooted in port activities and shipping. This education programme fits within this context, contributing to the dialogue between research, education, and the productive system in a sector closely connected to the Blue Economy.
The Director and the Management Committee
The course director is Professor Claudio Ferrari. The Management Committee is composed of faculty members from the University of Genoa and external representatives from the container sector, reflecting the strong link between the academic environment and professional practice.