Freightforwarding and Logistics in the 2020s (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student understands • what freightforwarding and its connections with global business are • the role of freightforwarding in managing business and material currents • the variety of professional expertise areas in the field • the most important concepts, delivery conditions, delivery clauses and practices in the field • what are the requirements and prerequisites for global transportation of goods and materials • how freightforwarding and logistics are an elementary part of economic life, industry and B2B business between companies

Content (course unit)

The course is built out of following subthemes • global trade and its challenges • sustainability and environmental responsibility • what is freightforwarding? • the big picture of operations and sectors in the field • the context in logistics, risk management, responsibilities of partners, contracts and pacts • PSYM - the Nordic Convention of Standard Terms • Incoterms - the international delivery clauses • foreign trade to EU and non-EU countries • foreign import and customs clearance procedures

Prerequisites (course unit)

The are no mandatory preceding courses, but an elective Moodle course Logistiikan ja toimitusketjun perusteet 5 ECTS (Basics of Logistics and Supply Chain Management) is recommended. It gives a perfect starting point ja elementary knowledge to adopt the content of this course of freightforwarding.

Location and time

The learning environment is Metropolian's Moodle, and the course can be completed at your own pace.

Exam schedules

Information can be found in the learning environment.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course is 100% online and can be completed at your own pace.

Learning materials

Online.

Student workload

It depends on the student's starting level.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

N/A

Further information

Freightforwarding and Logistics in the 2020s (5 ECTS) is a web-based study course to be conducted independently in Metropolia’s Moodle Learning Platform (course management system).