Analyze maritime logistics, as well as how digitalization influences the maritime industry, in this free online course. Learn about the differences between intermodal and multimodal transportation, as well as the fundamental shipping markets, in this free course on maritime logistics. You will study the different aspects of shipping operations in logistics, as well as some chartering agreements. The course also covers Incoterms (International Commercial Terms), a set of internationally recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 191992 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 10-15 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Identify the differences between intermodal and multimodal transportation • Identify the roles and functions of the International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) • Analyze some supply chain management principles • Discuss the different chartering agreements • Discuss the maritime chain of transportation • Outline the characteristics of break bulk cargo • Explain the importance of the supply chain in the oil industry • Explain container systems as an essential part of maritime logistics • Discuss the importance of cargo documentation • Analyze the application of ICT (information communication) in supply chain management • Explain how digitalization influences maritime logistics • Outline the threats to the maritime transportation industry |
| Course Code | 495 |
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