Modes of TransportLaajuus (7 cr)

Objective

The student is able to:
- compare the various transport modes and systems for technical as well as economic point of view
- make cargo plans and calculate transport costs and understand the formation of freight rates
- describe the responsibilities, obligations and rights of the carrier
- discuss the transport risk management
- resolve disputes about the transport on the basis of transport law

Content

- Operating environment of transport
- Modes of transport equipment: road, sea, rail and air transport
- Intermodal transport
- Terminals, ports, airports and logistics centers
- Transport practices of different modes of transport
- Transportation costs and freight pricing
- Transportation Law
- Transport Risk Management