Transportation Modes (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose:
Understanding the role of different transportation modes in Global transportation chain is a basic knowledge of logistics engineer. In this course you will understand the purpose of rail-, road, air- and sea transportation as part of the Global supply chain and acknowledging the requirements of sustainable development. As a result of this course you will get knowledge of the operation environment and utilization possibilities of the main regulations, especially from the service user’s viewpoint.

Knowledge and understanding:

You recognize the differences between modes of transport and the technical solutions for road, rail, air, sea and combined transport.

Research and information search:

You can make informed choices about appropriate solutions for the use of different modes of transport as part of a logistics system. You can analyse a solution and draw simple conclusions from the overall picture.

Engineering in practice:

You will consider the role of transport modes in the logistics operations of companies and understand the impact of solutions from the perspective of the service user.

Content

Requirements of sustainable transportation, Road transportation, Rail transportation (including combined transport), Sea transportation.
Air transport and new modes of transportation

Materials

Main material provided during the course. Handouts by lecturer.
Rushton, A., Croucher, P. & Baker, P. 2014. The handbook of logistics and distribution management (Revised 5th edition.).
Extra reading for example: Lowe, D. 2013. : The transport manager’s & operator’s handbook 2013.
Further reading: Incoterms 2021.
Macário, R, Voorde, E. V. 2011: Critical Issues in Air Transport Economics and Business.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-distance learning
-small group learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Employer connections

-Excursions
-Virtual excursions
-Visiting lecturers

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate1:
The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives

Satisfactory 2:
The student achieves all the topics described in the course objectives and is able to identify technical solutions that influence transportation modes selection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3:
The student achieves all the topics described in the course objectives and understands business and financial aspects at transportation modes comparison,

Very good 4:
The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives and is able to use well-established methods of analysis in decision-making. Ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5:
The student achieves the above assessment criteria and is able to analytically self asses the development of his / her own competence during the course.

Qualifications

Knowledge of logistics basis

Further information

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