• History and reason for existence of the RoRo solution as sequences of maritime transport chains
• Types and specifications of RoRo-traffic (ships and terminals, incl. innovations and special variants)
• Operational processes - their functional areas and facilities
• Dimensioning of the essential functional areas and facilities with focusing of an optimal process flow
• Special equipment for loading and discharging as well as transshipment in operational processes
• SWOT-analyses RoRo vs. Container-Feeder solution
• Systems for equipment / process control

Students will acquire an understanding of the mechanisms governing the RoRo technology. 

5 ECTS