Transportes e Logística

This module explores international commerce rules that standardize terms and practices. It covers Incoterms that establish responsibility boundaries for exporters and importers, teaching strategic selection of appropriate formats for different situations. The module examines Incoterms for both origin and destination countries, emphasizing their impact on merchandise pricing, total shipment costs, and strategic negotiation.

This module focuses on international cargo insurance, covering essential concepts and procedures for international commerce professionals. It explains insurance responsibilities based on chosen Incoterms, procedures for preserving merchandise, and different insurance policy types including closed policies for specific cases and open policies for frequent shippers. The module addresses mandatory procedural requirements and mapping of available facilities for effective insurance management.

This module examines maritime transportation, which handles the largest volume of international trade cargo. It covers various container and ship types, emphasizing safety and practicality in logistics planning with consideration for cost variations and travel times. The module includes a special focus on the Port of Santos in Brazil, exploring its geography, characteristics, infrastructure, and technology due to its significance in cargo flow. Students learn about Bill of Lading (BL) documentation and associated expenses essential for calculating total shipment costs.

This module explores alternative transportation modes beyond maritime shipping. It covers air transport for small volumes and urgent shipments, discussing its high freight costs and inventory reduction benefits. The module examines railway transportation as a viable option for long distances with diverse cargo capabilities due to wagon variety. It analyzes road transportation, which represents over 60% of Brazil's transport matrix offering door-to-door delivery despite risks and high costs. Finally, the module introduces multimodal transport as a strategy for combining multiple transportation modes within a single shipment.