Logistics and IntermodalTransportation Program

The principal objective of the Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Program is to prepare future leaders of the nation's commercial and military logistics and transportation systems. This purpose is consistent with the Academy's mission to graduate officers and leaders who are "dedicated to serving the economic and defense interests of the United States...and who will contribute to an intermodal transportation system that effectively ties America together." The goal is achieved through an integrated program of study and experiential learning, the cornerstone of which is an academic major. The Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Program builds on the Academy's traditional maritime core competencies to provide midshipmen with the knowledge and skills required to manage complex intermodal supply chains and to address the challenges facing the global transportation system.

Midshipmen who elect this major take the same core courses in Nautical Science, Maritime Business, and general education (math, science, and humanities) as do their counterparts enrolled in other majors in the Department of Marine Transportation. They must also meet requirements for a U.S. Coast Guard license as third mate. Courses specific to the Logistics and Intermodal Transportation major include Integrated Logistics Management, Intermodal Transportation Systems, Intermodal Port and Terminal Operations, Global Supply Chain Management, and the capstone Logistics and Intermodal Seminar. Elective options include such offerings as Operations Research for Transportation , Information Technology and Management, Defense Transportation System, and Environmental Manage- ment. Central themes of the major are the role of ports and maritime elements in logistical and intermodal systems, the development of a systems view, the application of information technology, and the importance of an international orientation.

The major emphasizes the development of oral and written communications capabilities through research papers, written reports, and formal presentations. Teamwork skills are enhanced through case studies and applied research projects that focus on real-world tasks identified through the program's extensive industry outreach efforts. Problem solving abilities are refined through use of computerbased simulation and analysis software. Independent certification of professional competency through the American Society of Transportation and Logistics is an attractive optional component of the program. A guest lecture series brings prominent industry figures to the Academy to discuss current issues and career opportunities for graduates.

The internship experience for midshipmen enrolled in the Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Program is carefully structured to ensure that it is fully supportive of, and integrated with, the academic component. Based in part on the specific interests of individual midshipmen, internship placement is planned to provide the student with exposure to best practice in leading-edge organizations within a particular segment of the logistics and intermodal industry.

Career opportunities for graduates of the Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Program are diverse and rewarding. Reflecting the changing nature of the maritime transportation system, fulfillment of the professional obligation may be accomplished through service in a wide variety of logistics and transportation occupations in commercial, government, and military domains. Examples of entry-level positions include logistics system coordinator, transportation analyst, intermodal terminal supervisor, customer service associate, logistics/ transportation consultant, ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) specialist, traffic coordinator, shipping supervisor, and project manager, to name a few.

Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Curriculum

Fourth Class Year
Maritime Professional Studies KP100
Basic Firefighting DN110
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) DN100
English 1 HE101
History of Seapower HH100
Principles of Logistics and Transportation DB110
General Chemistry MC100
Calculus 1, 2 (Deck) MM101,MM120
Physics 1, 2 MP101, MP130
Probability and Statistics MM210
Intro to MMNR NS120
Terrestrial Navigation DN120
Celestial Navigation DN121
Meteorology DN140
Self Defense PE101
Swimming/First Aid PE110
Aquatic Survival PE120

Third and Second Class Years
Accounting and Finance DB310
Business and Maritime Law DB300
Economics DB210
Management DB230
Marketing DB240
English 2 HE202
Cargo Operations DN210
Electronic Navigation DN220
Seamanship/Shiphandling DN230
Ship's Medicine PE201
Tanker Operations DN240
MMNR Officer NS220
Naval Leadership & Ethics NS402
Integrated Logistics Management DL200
Intermodal Transportation Systems DL300
One Elective
Two Physical Education Activities

First Class Year
International Business and Ocean Shipping DB410
Topics in History HC400
Advanced Firefighting DN410
Advanced Navigation DN420
Modern American History HH360
Bridge Watchstanding DN460
License Seminar DN470
Maritime Communications DN430
Naval Architecture EM301
Advanced MMNR Officer NS320
Navigation Law/Rules of the Road DN421
Radar/ARPA DN440
Global Supply Chain Management DL420
Intermodal Port and Terminal Operations DL400
Logistics and Intermodal Seminar DL450
Logistics and Intermodal Elective
Two (2) Physical Education Activities
Two (2) Electives

Sea Year
Navigation 1, 2 DS220, DS320
Cargo 1, 2 DS230,DS330
Seamanship 1, 2 DS240, DS340
Ship Structure and Terminology DS241
Navigation Law 1, 2 DS221, DS321
Marine Engineering EC120
Ship's Structure and Stability DS341
Marine Electronics DS322
Maritime Business DS390
Humanities Sea Project HS211