Maritime economyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the marine traffic and transport modes and material flows, and understand the role of seaborne transport in demand-supply chains.
You are familiar with the basics of freighting.
You are familiar with the financial bases for shipping companies' operations.

Content

What are transportation terms?
What data is presented in marine transport statistics?
What is the business of shipping companies like?
What costs are generated by ships?
How are freight and prices calculated?

Qualifications

Completing the course requires basic understanding of logistics.

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.