The students should have passed introductory courses in business and economics. Some knowledge of basic logistics is an advantage.
Mandatory assignment counts 30 percent. 4 hour final examination counts 70 percent. The final grade is a calculated a weighted sum of the grades given, regardless of a pass / non pass in the individual grades given.
The course presents topics of importance to management of international transport. An introduction to carriers liabilities of damage and loss of goods in seaborne transport is also given.
The course covers the following topics: International flow of goods, sales and payment terms, documentation and insurance in international transport, international air freight and liability for damage and loss of goods in seaborne transport.
David P and R Stewart (2007). International Logistics. 2nd edition
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