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ITLS6301: City Logistics
2020 unit information
This unit conveys the fundamentals of city logistics, which is the pickup, storage, transport and delivery of freight in urban areas. All aspects of city logistics from planning, management and operation to security, efficiency and mitigation of environmental impact are covered for cities of all types. The relationships between land use, transport and city logistics are described. Traffic engineering concepts like 'link' and 'place' are explored and the implications for location and design of loading zones and docks as well as underground service networks are considered. Forms of urban freight consolidation centre are looked at along with the role of alternative transport modes, like public transport, cycles, electric vehicles and drones. Ecommerce and fulfilment models are also studied. The implications for city logistics of new technologies, apps and the 'sharing economy' are considered. International case studies are covered. Seminars by city logistics professionals complement the lectures. Students have an opportunity to develop city logistics solutions for themselves through a group design project.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Transport and Logistics Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the fundamentals of city logistics, which is the pickup, storage, transport and delivery of freight in urban areas
- LO2. understand the relationships between land use, transport, global supply chains and city logistics
- LO3. be able to design ecommerce and fulfilment models for city logistics
- LO4. use traffic engineering concepts like ‘link’ and ‘place’ to explore the location and design of loading zones and docks
- LO5. develop city logistics solutions through team work
- LO6. understand the role of new technologies, apps and the ‘sharing economy’ in city logistics.
Unit availability
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Intensive January 2020
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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