Fundamentals of Maritime Trade & Transport

Course review:

In our global economy, no nation is self-sufficient. Each is involved at different levels in trade to sell what it produces, to acquire what it lacks and also to produce more efficiently in some economic sectors than its trade partners. Without international trade, few nations could maintain an adequate standard of living. Most of this trade is carried by sea.

Global trade allows for an enormous variety of resources – from Persian Gulf oil to Far East labour rates – to be made more widely accessible. Recent studies suggest that maritime transport moves in the order of 7.5 billion tonnes per annum (or 30,000 billion tonne miles) with annual freight earnings of around US$271 billion. However with the present world economic problems the amount of trade has reduced for the first time in many years. Despite this temporary setback, it is true to say that without maritime trade and transport, the world would not function.

This important international course provides you with a comprehensive insight and understanding of shipping, and the complex multidisciplinary maritime industry.

The course is great for:

• New entrants to the maritime industry

• Individuals who wish to broaden their knowledge of the shipping industry

• Trainees in other industries associated with shipping

• Others who want to gain a good understanding of the shipping industry

Have a look through the programme on the following page. This course is an excellent solution for gaining the fundamental knowledge to understand the fascinating shipping industry. The course also offers a thorough foundation for going on to study other more specialist courses.

The course is delivered by distance Learning, which means flexible learning. You can access and download the course materials and use the associated online forums from anywhere where you have an internet connection and then study at a pace which suits you, whether at home, at work or whilst travelling on a business trip. A great way to study and learn in today’s busy world.