Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 2.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Logistics
- Course Leader:
- Arild Hoff
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Duration:
- 1 week
LOG904-176 Transport Law, Insurance and Incoterms (Autumn 2021)
About the course
In every sale/purchase (around the globe), a trade term / delivery term is included. Either as a specific term named and stated, or the actual term has to be interpreted out from the contract.
The most common general used trade terms are the Incoterms®, and the aim of the seminar is to give the students a knowledge of trade terms/delivery terms in general, with an in depth knowledge of the Incoterms®.
The Incoterms® is part of both the Sales Law as well as the Transport Law (logistics), and Insurance Law, and hence a vey useful tool when working with Sale, Purchase og Logistics (Planning, Forwarding and Transport).
Topics covered:
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The formalities in order to engage in Logistics operations in a Country (ref. Cabotage etc. with Focus on Norway).
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The background of, and need for trade terms/delivery terms in general.
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Focus on Incoterms®, including an in depth study of both what Incoterms® do and don’t do, as well as detailed analysis of the 11 different Incoterms®.
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Insurance Law and the need for Insurance and the link to Incoterms®
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About the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris (the ICC) as such, and its Commissions and work scope
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master of Science in Logistics
- Experience-based Master in Logistics
- Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Logistics
- Exchange programme - Master's level
- Master of Science in Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility
Recommended requirements
None
Forms of teaching and learning
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Three hours of lectures per day and case studies in groups
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Case presentations by students in class
Examination
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Home assessment without presentation
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Cumpolsory attendance
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Grading scale:Letter (A - F)
Syllabus
TBA