Course summary (International transport and logistics):
No exporter can approach an export transaction without taking into account
its Transport and logistics
requirements. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the main modes of transport in International trade and address the more common management
issues related to them.
Transport is one of the main component factors taken into account when
determining the final price of a product. Logistics is the process of planning, implementation and control of both the physical and information flow, as well as the storage of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, from point of origin to the end consumer in the most efficient and effective way
possible.
Example of the course Marine Transport:
Transport documents perform two functions:
1) It is a proof of existence of the contract of carriage.
2) it is a proof of receipt of the products by the carrier.
While in transit the products are exposed to the risk of damage and thefts.
Therefore, it is recommended to insure the products. The importer or the exporter
will have to agree about who is responsible for insurance.
Although the packaging of products might seem of small importance, it is
one of the fundamental aspects of International trade. Good packaging should
protect the products during transport and prevent theft, it should be economical
and achieve a balance between effectiveness and cost (both from the point of view of the material used and the time spent on packing the
products). Companies
with small experience in International trade are recommended to work with an
intermediary company who has experience in packaging for export.
Example of the course Marine Transport:
This will be achieved by:
- Analyzing the factors to consider when selecting a mode of transport.
- Learning about the logistics process and the different concepts involved in logistics.
- Examining the different logistical infrastructures.
- Analyzing the factors to be considered when selecting a logistics company
- Examining the various transport and insurance documents that are required
when importing and exporting.
- Learning about the parties involved in the Marine shipment process.
- Learning about the various types of transport involved in Marine shipment. Analyzing the various forms of documentation required for Marine shipment.
- Examining the various costs associated with Marine transport. Examining the various insurance concepts associated with Marine transport.
Example of the course Multimodal Transport:
Example of the course China: Marine transport and ports:
Area: Foreign Trade
. The student has free access to the materials in these languages.
