Useful links
Unit of study_
ITLS6101: Global Freight Logistics Management
2020 unit information
This unit provides students with an understanding of the management of international freight, including express, freight forwarding, rail, trucking, air freight and ocean shipping. The unit covers underlying supply chain drivers of international trade flows and the demand for capacity in different freight transport modes, as well as industry structure, institutional environment (customs, etc.) and market access. Building on this background the unit highlights the implications for profitable international logistics operations. The unit focuses on corporate strategies around fleet and network planning as well as revenue and cost management. The material covered in the unit takes into account recent developments in global and regional economic activity and discusses implications for the various sectors of the air, sea and intermodal freight businesses. This unit involves case studies and industry presentations, and analysis from the perspectives of shippers, carriers, end customers, regulatory bodies and investors.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Transport and Logistics Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
None |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
TPTM6440 |
| Assumed knowledge:
?
|
None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of the international freight business (aviation, shipping and intermodal) and the factors that impact most on the workings of the industry
- LO2. apply theoretical concepts of strategic management to the core issues faced by global supply chains and international freight transport (challenges but also opportunities for growth and innovation)
- LO3. critically analyse links between strategic, tactical and operational perspectives in problem solving and decision making in internationally operating logistics and transport businesses
- LO4. identify key elemental differences in international freight business models using appropriate analytical tools. Successfully employ datasets to make informed choices related to these different transportation providers
- LO5. demonstrate acquired communication and vital team working skills through class presentations and a global supply chain design group exercise.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
There are no availabilities for this year.
Find your current year census dates
Modes of attendance (MoA)
This refers to the Mode of attendance (MoA) for the unit as it appears when you’re selecting your units in Sydney Student. Find more information about modes of attendance on our website.
