MARITIME TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
CONTENT The role of maritime transport in global trade and logistics Structure of maritime transport industry, Basic terms and concepts of shipping Cargoes and their characteristics Ship types and their characteristics Ship management and functions of ship management Liner and tramp shipping
CONTENT Chartering and types of ship charters: Voyage, time and bareboat charters Voyage planning and freight calculation Midterm Ports, types of ports, port facilities and services, port management Port and terminal operations
CONTENT The role and functions of ship agents, ship brokers and freight forwarders in shipping Main documents used in shipping: Ocean bill of lading and charter parties World seaborn trade, main trade routes and cargo flows Presentation of term papers Review of the Semester
The major factors that have impact on the maritime transportation are as follows: Political & economic change. Globalisation. Industrialisation Population growth & demographic change. Energy supply and demand, and prices. Environmental concerns & responses. Global terrorism – threats & responses.
Advantages Low cost shipment Inter-modal shipment Variety carriers 6 Low cost shipment Inter-modal shipment Variety carriers Bulky shipment Safe
Disadvantages Complex procedures High transit time No door to door 7 Complex procedures High transit time No door to door Risk of pilferage High operational cost
The Importance of Maritime Transportation 8 International Trade Diplomatic relationship Military Foreign Direct Investment Urbanization National Income Migration