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Lectured in 3rd year Business managementSection shipping, distribution and transport
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 125
Studypoints [E] 5
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Sarie VAN DER ELST
Reference OGBBRE03A99586
 
Key words
Maritime transport - Inland navigation - Rail transport - Different aspects - Reglementation documents

Objectives

To get acquainted with the maritime world and the world of rail and inland navigation. We put the emphasis on technical, economic, organizational and juridical aspects. Policy and regulations determine the terms of delivery and the success of a transport mode and of a local harbor.
- the increased importance of informatics and the most modern technologies increase the pace of the transport (happening)
- a case-study makes the progress of an export-trade transaction with the local settlement clear.


Topics
Transport by rail (4 parts)
1. NMBS, organization and working
2. The transport market of goods and the railway as a transport technique
3. Transport legislation
4. Railway tariffs
Transport by water (4 parts)
1. merchant ships
2. the harbours
3. maritime transport
4. documents for international shipments
In this part about inland navigation, the most different aspects will be treated.


Prerequisites
None


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- home study
- training period


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Lecturer(s)
Maria MEIRLAEN