In this unit you will learn and understand the functioning of Marine Transport.

This will be achieved by:

- Learning about the parties involved in the marine shipment process.

- Learning about the various types of transport involved in marine shipment.

- Analysing the various forms of documentation required for marine shipment.

- Examining the various costs associated with Marine transport.

Completing this course will confer 5 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Shipping Lines

1.2 Charters

1.3 Types of Vessels

1.4 Useful Marine Transport Terms

1.5 International Conventions

1.6 Statistics

1.7 Disadvantages of Marine Transport

2. DOCUMENTATION

2.1 Classifications of Bill of Lading

2.2 Letter of Credit Checklist for a B/L

2.3 Parties Involved

2.4 E-Bill of Lading

3. COSTS

4. FREIGHT

4.1 Freight Surcharges

4.2 Discounts

5. INSURANCE

5.1 Video Lecture on Marine Insurance

5.2 Pictures of a Ship's Interior

6. INLAND WATERWAYS

6.1 Inland Waterway Transport - USA

6.2 Inland Waterway Transport - Asia

Further Reading

1- UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2014

2- Impacts of Globalization on Maritime Transport

3- Maritime Transport Security Post 911

4- Maritime Transport Drivers

5- Marine Insurance Basic Overview

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