TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
 
Taught in Visiting and Exchange Students
Theory [A] 12.0
Exercises [B] 12.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 75.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level specialized
Credit contract? Access upon approval
Examination contract? Access upon approval
Language of instruction English
Lecturer Piet Wallays
Reference RXGAEX00A00046
 
Key words
Transport and Logistics, IWETO-code: Transport & logistics T0003

Objectives
The main objectives are to nurture a sense of criticism and self-reliance; and to acquaint the student with the world of international logistics and transport.

Topics
The Incoterms, terms of delivery and logistics
  • Introduction
  • Review
  • Misunderstandings
  • Terms of delivery and logistics
  • Final remarks on the use of Incoterms
Business Documents used in foreign trade
  • Introduction
  • Commercial documents
  • Transport documents
  • Customs documents
  • Financial documents
Enclosures

Prerequisites
Fair knowledge of English
Interest in the international economic world

Final Objectives
  1. Fair knowledge of transport & logistics
    • The student knows and understands the key elements in international trade
    • The student knows and understands the main incoterms
    • The student knows and understands the key elements of customs
    • The student knows and understands the terminology of transport & logistics
    • The student knows and understands the business documents used in foreign trade
  2. Interpersonal relations – Teamwork
    The student is able to communicate (written and oral).
    • The student can analyse documents
    • The student can deal with numerical data
    • The student is able to interpret and apply professional regulations
    • The student is able recognizing problems
    • The student is able to communicate (in writing and orally)
    • The student is able to process information.
  3. Dealing with task (papers, role-play)
    • The student has the capacity of critical reflection
    • The student is able to work on his own
    • The student keeps knowledge up to date
    • The student can consult sources quickly and efficiently


Materials used
::Click here for additional information::
Course, powerpoint slides

Study costs
Cost of the copies

Study guidance
PPT, hand outs, presentation

Teaching Methods
Traditional classes (lectures) on these subjects plus presentations and role plays.

Assessment
Continuous assessment 100%
  • Role play on implementing all distribution (logistics) aspects in a business deal (in pairs)
  • Paper on importing and implementing all distribution (transport) aspects
  • Presenting and defending paper


Lecturer(s)
Mornie Fabienne