Courses & Units
International Freight Management JNB364
Introduction
This unit develops students’ knowledge and capabilities in managing the complex international freight system. The unit familiarises students with the various actors and activities involved in managing international freight, with specific focus on freight forwarding and intermodal freight transport. Students are able to gain insights into freight forwarding operations and the day-to-day practical issues that go with the profession. In addition, this unit comprehensively covers the issues related to intermodal freight, a critical component of seamless transport essential for container-based supply chains. The unit explores how emerging issues such as technological, legal and environmental factors affect freight movement, and discusses different technological capabilities and solutions for improving freight management performance.
Summary
| Unit name | International Freight Management |
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| Unit code | JNB364 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Prashant Bhaskar |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the primary freight forwarding functions undertaken in international logistics
- Discuss the importance of multi-modal freight transport in international trade and supply chains.
- Evaluate the economic, social, political, legal, technological and environmental issues affecting international freight transportation performance.
- Develop strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of managing international freight.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | There will be a weekly 2-hour workshop run simultaneously for on-campus and off-campus students. The workshop will be conducted in the face-to-face mode and online mode simultaneously. The workshops will be recorded. |
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| Assessment | Short Essay (10%)|Quiz (15%)|Essay (35%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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