Course Overview
This course will provide an overall understanding of the role of the ship and port agents/agencies in the global logistics supply chain. During the course, students will study the duties and responsibilities of the ship and port agents. The step-by-step process of vessel arrival and departure, and the role of the agent in relation to contractual obligations, will be analyzed in detail.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the role of the ship and port agents.
- Identify the agent's duties and obligations under the contractual agreements.
- Discuss the agent's responsibilities while handling the ship, cargo, and port documentation.
- Have an understanding of the legal aspects of the Ship and Port Agency, insurance, and the latest developments across the Ship and Port Agency sector.
Effective as of Fall 2023
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