Fundamentals of Maritime Logistics
Learn how goods are transported at sea as we examine maritime technologies, laws and supply chain management principles in this free online course.
This free online course teaches you the differences between intermodal and multimodal transportation and lays out the fundamentals of shipping markets. We break down the role of the International Commercial Terms and delve into supply chains and the principles that guide their management. Sign up to learn how maritime freight still keeps the world supplied with goods from many shores.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
World Trade Patterns
In this module, you will be introduced to world trade patterns and how they affect global trading, as well as the basic functions of multilateral trading systems. You will also be introduced to the preconditions of trading, as well as the major drivers of the trading industry.
International Trade and Multi-Modal Transportation
In this module, you will be introduced to the differences between intermodal and multimodal transportation, as well as the fundamental shipping markets. You will also be introduced to the different stakeholders in cargo movement, as well as the roles of different cargo interests.
Risks involved in the Export of Goods
In this module, you will be introduced to the different risks involved in the export of goods, as well as the roles of the International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS). You will also be introduced to the categories of INCOTERMS, as well as the main methods of payment.
Supply Chain
In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of the supply chain, as well as supply chain management principles. You will also be introduced to the integration of maritime transport and maritime logistics, as well as the different perspectives of supply chain management.
Intermodal and Multimodal Transportation
In this module, you will be introduced to the difference between intermodal and multimodal transport, as well as factors that influence supply chain operations. You will also be introduced to planning in breakbulk shipping transit, as well as the economic regulation of liner shipping.
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