International Trade and LogisticsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students will be able to plan logistics activities of the export and import trade as well as to recognize the risks and opportunities related to these. Students will be able to compare different delivery options and to choose the most appropriate payment terms, transport modes and delivery terms for a company. Students will be able to recognize the most common documents, regulations and agreements of foreign trade and the international organizations supporting these. Students will be able to distinguish the differences between intra and inter-regional trade.

Content

• Development and structures of global trade
• Intra and inter-regional trade (trade agreements)
• Organizations and documents of export and import trade
• Risks of export and import trade
• Terms of payments
• Forwarding, transportation and delivery terms
• Carrier´s liabilities and types of insurances

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency