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Freight Management unit (JNB517)

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Location: Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit involves the planning and coordination of goods transported by sea and air. The unit familiarises students with the role of freight management in international trade. It examines the techniques, practices and technologies utilised in customer-driven sea-freight and air-freight transportation. The unit introduces students to sea-freight operations involving containerised cargo with a focus on container logistics and intermodal operations. Air-freight operations are studied from both logistics and cargo handling perspectives.. The unit also examines how evolving stakeholder expectations are reshaping freight management, particularly in relation to the environmental and social impacts of freight transport.

Summary

Unit name Freight Management
Unit code JNB517
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Associate Professor Prashant Bhaskar
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply freight planning and coordination techniques to select appropriate transport modes, routes, and logistics solutions
  • Analyse containerised sea-freight operations, including container logistics, seaport terminal processes, and intermodal transport systems
  • Explain air-freight logistics and air cargo handling equipment and processes
  • Analyse stakeholder expectations and evaluate their influence on freight management practices, including customer service, environmental performance, and ethical considerations

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
080301 $2,253.00 $1,764.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Workshop style weekly sessions of duration three hours each. Distance students will have the option to participate online.

AssessmentOnline Quiz (10%)|Essay (20%)|Report and Presentation (30%)|Final Exam (40%)
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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