Course Overview
Students will learn the advantages and limitations of the four main modes of transportation: road, rail, air and water, as well as intermodal transportation and pipelines. Topics covered include the role of freight forwarders, brokers and integrated transportation companies. This course will introduce students to transportation documentation and allow them to experience basic load planning. Students will gain an overview of contracts, insurance, customs clearance and letters of credit. The fundamentals of Incoterms 2010 and their impact on buyer-seller responsibility for transportation will also be examined.