This module aims to develop
advanced knowledge in respect of port legislation and governance frameworks,
their impact on port investment, port operations and port performance;
presenting both the global and South African perspectives. The discussion
topics for 2023 will take students on a journey that begins with an in-depth
focus on port governance and economic regulation in South Africa. The module
critiques the present port governance structure, port authority pricing
methodology and tariff structure, and examines recommendations on how to
improve the economic regulation of South Africa’s ports. In addition, the
module will explore and compare the different models of port governance and
regulation in the following eight countries: The United States of America,
China, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Greece, South Korea, India and
Australia. The group assignment requires
a group to choose a country to research, write an assignment, present to the
class and facilitate discussion. By the end of the module, each student must
submit a portfolio of evidence with their reflections, conclusions and critiques
of the nine country port governance structures and make recommendations on how
to improve port governance and economic regulation in South Africa.
- Teacher: Mihalis Chasomeris
- Teacher: Sanele Gumede
- Teacher: Nqobizizwe Memela