Sea transportation and port logistics (5 cr)
Code: LO00EB63-3004
General information
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
- Vesa Tuomala
Teacher in charge
Vesa Tuomala
Groups
-
LOKT21SMLogistics, part-time studies
Objective
You are familiar with maritime transportation and the role of ports in Finland´s export and import trade.
You understand the significance of ports and port operations in logistics chains and maritime transportation in terms of traffic flow and modes of transportation.
Content
What constitutes the Finnish export and import?
What is the role of sea transportation and port operations in the Finnish export and import?
What ports are in operation in Finland?
What are the different port types?
What is the role of ports and port-related companies (operators and other stakeholders) in the transport chain?
What is maritime economy as a general concept?
What is the operation of shipping and charter companies?
Evaluation scale
1-5