Registrations are open for Online Short-Term Training Program (STTP) On Recent Advances in Freight Transportation by NIT Calicut on 17-22 July 2023. The last date of registration is 7 July.

About NIT Calicut

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of the 31 institutions of national importance set up by an Act of Parliament namely the ‘National Institute of technology Act 2007’, and is fully funded by the Government of India. The mandate of the Institute is to provide higher technical education and conduct research in the various branches of Engineering, Science, Technology and Management. 

About the Course

The transportation of goods and materials plays a vital role in the global economy. The challenges and opportunities in freight transport are numerous, and it is important to have a deep understanding of these to effectively navigate the rapidly changing landscape.

This short-term training program will provide participants with an overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the freight transport industry. Participants will gain an understanding of the latest trends, technologies, and policies that are driving change in the sector.

They will also develop skills and knowledge to help them identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and growth.

Topics

The program aims to cover sessions on various domains such as:

  • Block chain applications
  • Accident costs of freight vehicles
  • Freight generation modeling
  • Impact assessment of freight vehicle emissions
  • Supply chain digitization
  • Freight transportation optimization
  • Multimodal freight network
  • Urban freight policy imperatives
  • Urban textile freight management
  • City logistics and best practices
  • Freight flow prediction using sparse data
  • ML/AI applications in Freight transportation
  • Predictive models for order delivery risk
  • Evolutionary computation in supply chain management

Who can attend?

Students, Researchers, Faculty members and Working Professionals at all levels from all disciplines.

Registration

Interested candidates can register online via this page.

Fee

Registration fee (including 18% GST) for attending one-week online STTP

  • Students: 750- National (INR), 25 International (USD)
  • Working Professionals 2000 National (INR), 70 International (USD)

Deadline

Last date to register: 7th July 2023.

Contact

Dr. Munavar Fairooz C
Mobile No.: 7557818784
Email: fairooz@nitc.ac.in

Dr. Resmi S R
Mobile No.: 9537632196
Email: resmi@nitc.ac.in

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