The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Fact based decision making competency
Customer centric competency
Local and Global Societal Competencies

SDG's in focus:
#7: Affordable and clean energy
#12: Responsible consumption and production

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You are able to define freight forwarding and
describe freight forwarding companies and their
services. (Knowledge)

You are able to search for information needed to
issue the correct documents on import and export
and describe the processes. (Knowledge)

You are able to select appropriate terms of
delivery (Incoterms 2020 and Finnterms 2001) for
various mode of transportation and situations.
(Skills)

You can explain the operation and service provided
by organisations connected to freight forwarding.
(Knowledge)

You are able to interpret international agreements
and industry-specific rules. (Approach)

Course contents

Basics in freight forwarding
Terminology
Incoterms 2020
General Conditions of the Nordic Association of
Freight Forwarders (NSAB 2015)
Processes and documents
Customs formalities
Other subjects within freight forwarding and
customs.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introduction to Logistics passed

Additional information

Attendance at the introduction lecture and guest
lectures is mandatory.

Recommended or required reading

Freight Forwarding and Multi Modal Transport
Contracts, David Glass, 2012, Second Edition,
Informa Law from Routledge
The World of Logistics, www.logistiikanmaailma.fi
General Conditions of the Nordic Association of
Freight Forwarders (NSAB 2015)
General Conditions of International Road Haulage
2010
Customs, www.tulli.fi

Other material shared during the course

Study activities

  • Lectures - 25 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 3 hours
  • Practical exercises - 6 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 31 hours
  • Individual studies - 30 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 40 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
compulsory elements of the course and receive at
least 50 points of the maximum 100 points in the
course.
Exam max 50 points (minimum 25 points to pass)
Group assignment max 20 points (minimum 10 points
to pass), retakes or compensations NOT possible
Quiz 1-6, each max 5, total 30 points (minimum 15
points to pass), retakes or compensations NOT
possible
All the minimum levels are required to pass the
course!
Grading
1-49 points equal to fail
50-59 points equal to 1
60-69 points equal to 2
70-79 points equal to 3
80-89 points equal to 4
90-100 points equal to 5
Introduction lecture and guest lectures are
mandatory

Teacher

  • Adlercreutz Erica
  • Henriksson Robert

Examiner

Henriksson Robert

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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