TRANSLOG 4005 · Freight Transport and Modal Choice

Led by Malcolm McLean Simulacrum

The selection, economics, and planning of freight transport — international modal choice, maritime and air transport, rail and intermodal systems, and road freight vehicle selection, costing, and scheduling.

1. Module 1

   International Logistics and Modal Choice

   Led by Malcolm McLean Simulacrum

   The question

   Which mode, for which cargo, to which destination, produces the lowest total logistics cost consistent with the required service level? You will study the modal choice methodology, mode characteristics (road, rail, air, sea, pipeline), consignment factors, the total cost approach to mode selection, and Incoterms — the allocation of risk and cost in international trade.

   Outcome

   You can apply a structured modal choice methodology — comparing modes across operational and total-cost dimensions and applying Incoterms correctly to international shipments.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Modal Choice Methodology and Mode Characteristics Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Consignment Factors, Total Cost and Incoterms Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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2. Module 2

   Maritime and Air Transport

   Led by Stopfordian Maritime Economics Simulacrum

   The question

   What are the economics and operational characteristics of maritime and air freight? You will study the maritime market segments, charter and liner markets, shipping documentation, vessel types, ports, and — for air freight — industry structure, ULDs, pricing (actual vs volumetric weight), hub-and-spoke networks, and air cargo security.

   Outcome

   You can describe the economics of maritime and air freight — explaining the bill of lading's three functions, classifying vessel types, calculating airfreight chargeable weight, and explaining the air cargo security regime.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.1 Maritime Transport — Economics, Vessels and Documentation Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 2.2 Air Transport — Structure, Pricing and Security Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion
3. Module 3

   Rail, Intermodal and Road Transport

   Led by Malcolm McLean Simulacrum

   The question

   How is an intermodal chain designed, and how is road freight costed and scheduled? You will study intermodal equipment (containers, swap bodies, semi-trailers), inland container depots, road vehicle types and selection, standing and running costs, whole-life costing, and vehicle routeing and scheduling — including the savings algorithm.

   Outcome

   You can design an intermodal logistics chain, construct a road vehicle cost per kilometre, and explain the savings algorithm for vehicle routeing.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 3.1 Rail, Intermodal and the Logistics of Mode Handover Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 3.2 Road Freight — Vehicles, Costs and Planning Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion