Undergraduate TAS-JNB364-2023

International Freight Management

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

20 Feb 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

Explain the primary freight forwarding functions undertaken in international logistics
Discuss the importance of multi-modal freight transport in international trade and supply chains
Evaluate the economic, social, political, legal, technological and environmental issues affecting international freight transportation performance
Develop strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of managing international freight

Topics covered

- Week 1 - The dynamics of international logistics
- Week 2 - Primary freight functions
- Week 3 - Multi-model freight transport
- Week 4 - Supply chain management
- Week 5 - Economic, social, political, legal, technological and environmental issues
- Week 6 - Efficiency management of international freight

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject develops students’ knowledge and capabilities in managing the complex international freight system. The subject familiarises students with the various actors and activities involved in managing international freight, with specific focus on freight forwarding and intermodal freight transport. Students are able to gain insights into freight forwarding operations and the day-to-day practical issues that go with the profession. In addition, this subject comprehensively covers the issues related to intermodal freight, a critical component of seamless transport essential for container-based supply chains. The subject explores how emerging issues such as technological, legal and environmental factors affect freight movement, and discusses different technological capabilities and solutions for improving freight management performance.

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