OBJECTIVES

-Understands the general knowledge of container transport.

-Understands the means of transport and handling equipments for container.

-Understands the economics of container transport

-Knows the main types of containers and the suitable goods packed in sea and air containers.

-Updates the Cargo Transport Units Code, effective from July 1^st, 2016 (IMO/ ILO/ UNECE, CTU Code 2014) and Rule on Verification of Gross Mass, effective from July 1^st, 2016 (IMO SOLAS VGM Rule 2014)

-Understands the main container specifications and container handling requirements.

-Understands the checking methods in the stages: before, during and after packing.

-Understands DOs and DONTs during container packing and the container packing process.

-Understands the packing methods for  some common commodities.

-Understands the Container Bill of Lading and documents related to container transport.

-Understands the concept and calculation method of freight charge for container transport by sea and air.

-Understands the components of the calculation method of freight charge of container transport.

-Knows how to prevent and handle situations when goods are damaged during transport process.