Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- Associate Degree of Transports and Logistics (Antwerp), programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Serneels Elke, Van den Broeck Thijs, Van Meir Dominique
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Module 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours
Learning outcomes (list)
| You explain how a marshalling yard works. |
| You explain the importance of road transport for the ‘first mile’ and ‘last mile’ in the transport process. |
| You identify the similarities and differences between the concepts of FTL, LTL, and groupage. |
| You define the tasks of the most important actors in road transport and deep-sea shipping. |
| You identify the different (sub)categories of goods. |
| You explain why a specific means of transport is chosen for the transport of certain goods. |
| You calculate m2 & m3 based on the available surface areas and volumes in trucks, semi-trailers/trailers, and containers. |
| You describe the main advantages and disadvantages of road transport and deep sea shipping in terms of speed, capacity, price, ecology, and safety. |
| You choose the right packaging method based on the nature of the cargo and the mode(s) of transport to be used. |
Study material (list)
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatoryEducational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 35,00 | Digitaal |
| 1st examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 15,00 | Zie instructies in de studiewijzer |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 35,00 | Digitaal |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 15,00 | Zie instructies in de studiewijzer |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 50,00 | Digitaal |
| 2nd examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 50,00 | Digitaal |