MARITIME MARITIME TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT

CONTENT

The role of maritime transport in global trade and logistics

Structure of maritime transport industry, Basic terms and concepts of shipping

Cargoes and their characteristics Ship types and their characteristics Ship management and functions of ship

management Liner and tramp shipping

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Chartering and types of ship charters: Voyage, time and bareboat charters

Voyage planning and freight calculation Midterm Ports, types of ports, port facilities and

services, port management Port and terminal operations

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The role and functions of ship agents, ship brokers and freight forwarders in shipping

Main documents used in shipping: Ocean bill of lading and charter parties

World seaborn trade, main trade routes and cargo flows

Presentation of term papers Review of the Semester

•Political & economic change.

•Globalisation.

•Industrialisation

•Population growth & demographic change.

•Energy supply and demand, and prices.

•Environmental concerns & responses.

•Global terrorism – threats & responses.

The major factors that have impact on the maritime transportation are as follows:

Advantages

Low cost shipment Inter-modal shipment Variety carriers Bulky shipment Safe

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Disadvantages

Complex procedures High transit time No door to door Risk of pilferage High operational cost

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The Importance of Maritime Transportation

International Trade Diplomatic relationship Military Foreign Direct Investment Urbanization National Income Migration

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