| CODE | MGT1104 | ||||||
| TITLE | Movement of Goods | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Management | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The aim of this unit is to discuss the principles involved in the movement of goods by all modes. In the context the modes are taken to be road, rail, sea, air, inland waterway, pipelines and conveyors. The link between the various modes and the benefits of intermodality will also be discussed as will be the link with logistics. The unit has both a local and international dimension. The different types of goods handling facilities (ports, terminals, airports, stations etc) are also discussed as will be the impact of the various modes of transport on the environment. Study-unit Aims The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of the principles involved in the movement of goods by all modes of transport. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Understand the types of goods to be moved. 2. Understand the modes available for the movement of goods, their suitability and how they can be linked. 3. Understand the impact of the movement of goods and the selected mode on the environment and measures that can be taken to mitigate these effects. 4. Understand the link between logistics and the movement of goods. 5. Understand the different types of facilities that can handle different types of goods. 6. Know the international, regional and local regulations for the handling of goods. 7. Understand main terms used in the movement of goods. 8. Understand the difference between origins, destinations and routes. 9. Understand the role of the movement of goods in the local economy. 10. Understand the operation at Malta Freeport, the Grand Harbour, Mgarr Harbour and Malta International Airport. 11. Understand the role of freight forwarders, shippers, stevedores and other actors in the movement of goods. 12. Understand basic principles in the safe handling of goods. 13. Get to know the various operators and regulators involved in the movement of goods. 2. Skills (including transferable [generic] skills): By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Explain the special arrangements required for the movement and handling of particular types of goods. 2. Compare types of cargo and the impact in mode and vehicle selection. 3. Discuss variation in volumes in relation to resource levels. 4. Discuss the effects of unitisation in relation to resource levels. 5. Discuss the impact of unitisation on the management and operation of the handling of goods. 6. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transport. 7. Explain the impact on the environment of the different modes of transport. 8. Discuss the factors which may influence the availability of goods for movement. 9. To discuss the use of third parties in the movement of goods and the provision of loads 10. To consider the various sources of goods for movement and explain the characteristics of collection sites 11. To compare traditional origins with present trends 12. To consider the various types of destination for goods and explain the characteristics of delivery sites 13. To discuss the barriers to be faced when making deliveries 14. To compare the requirements of different destinations 15. To discuss the route options available 16. To identify the benefits of the use of IT 17. To define logistics 18. To describe the elements of logistics and show how they relate to each other in current practice 19. To explain the part of freight transport as an element in logistics 20. To compare the different modes for suitability as a medium for the movement of goods 21. To evaluate the evolution of vehicles in relation to the goods to be moved 22. To explain how the movement of different goods has influenced vehicle/container 23. To compare the infrastructure, design and capacity features of the modes 24. To explain the resource requirements of a container system/terminal 25. To evaluate the process of transhipment 26. To describe the types of movement applicable to goods 27. To outline the problems surrounding the provision of resources for the types of movements 28. To evaluate the relative advantages and disadvantages to an operator in each type of movement 29. To describe the services normally operated and loads carried under each type of movements 30. To explain the effects of cabotage on freight movements of all types 31. To explain the special characteristics of predictably variable movements 32. To explain the actions operators may take to minimize the adverse effects of variable factors 33. To explain the planning requirements for operators in the spot hire market 34. To consider the future for the various types of movements in view of legislative and market changes Main Text/s and any supplementary readings - Faulks. R (1999) International Transport. Kogan Page Limited. - Gubbins, E.J. (2004) Managing Transport Operations. Kogan Page Limited. - Lowe, D (2002) The Dictionary of Transport & Logistics. Kogan Page Limited. - Lowe, D (2005) The Transport Manager's & Operator's Handbook. Kogan Page Limited. - Rushton et al (2006) Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management. Kogan Page Limited. Others: - CILT UK: Logistics & Transport Focus - National Office of Statistics publications - World Trade Organisation: Review of Maritime Transport 2008 |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Melvyn Haber |
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