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Course Overview

This subject provides an overview in freight management and focuses on the significance of freight transport in the global setting. Topics related to freight tariff systems, costing, operational flows, key performance indicators, customs documentation and clearance procedures will be covered to give a good understanding of the practices in the international freight industry.

 

 

Objectives

 

The subject aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to:

  • Plan for the most cost effective method to make a shipment for a specific cargo type.
  • Analyse documentation requirements for freight transport in the global setting.

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for modular units which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.

 

To find out the minimum entry requirements specific to this modular course, please click here.

What You'll Learn

  1. Transport geography for sea and air carriages
  2. International regulations for sea and air carriages
  3. Multi-modal transport operations
  4. Shipment costing for sea and airfreight
  5. International shipment process, insurance and liabilities in sea and air carriages
  6. Freight security management

 

 

Modes of Assessment

 

100% coursework

  • Online Quiz
  • Individual Assignment(s)
  • Group Assignment
  • Written Test(s)

 

 

Certification

 

Upon successful completion of the modular unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of the Diploma in Business Practice (Logistics Management)

For more information on course fee / schedule, or to apply,
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Course Contact

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
     
    Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    and on weekends and public holidays.
  • https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa

  • Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)

    Temasek Polytechnic

    East Wing Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109

    21 Tampines Avenue 1,

    Singapore 529757

    • Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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