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Business & Management Business and Logistics Management

Certificate for Module (Freight Transport Operation)
證書(單元 : 貨運操作)

Course Code
MS192A
Application Code
2355-MS192A

Credit
15
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
47 hours
Language
English, supplemented with Cantonese
Course Fee
HK$5600
Deadline on 16 Nov 2025 (Sun)
Enquiries
2867 8350 / 2867 8332
28610278
How to Apply

Highlights

The programme aims to provide industry practitioners, especially the new entrants, a comprehensive training programme on the basics of freight transport service. 

Programme Details

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, students should be able to  

  1. describe the freight transport industry in general and services (ocean shipping, air and trucking) available in Hong Kong with emphasis on those aspects relevant to shippers;  

  2. identify the rights and obligations in the carriage of goods by sea;  

  3. describe methods on documentation, rating, rules for air cargo acceptance for specified commodities;  

  4. apply judgment in assessing the various types of shipping / options of air cargo services available;  

  5. appraise the importance of packing, the special requirements for and advantages of unitisation and containerisation;  

  6. identify the important elements of cargo insurance and responsibilities/rights in case of insurance claims; and 

  7. apply judgment in choosing the most suitable types of insurance available to serve the respective needs. 

Application Code 2355-MS192A -

Modules

Syllabus

  1. Carriage of Goods by Sea 
  2. Carriage of Goods by Air 
  3. Carriage of Goods by Land Transport  
  4. Special Cargo Handling (Dangerous Goods and Cold Chain) 
  5. Cargo Insurance 

 

Assessment

Individual report on a site visit and 2-hour examination

 

Award

Students who have successfully fulfilled the course assessment (i.e. passed the individual report, 2-hour examination and attended at least 70% of the classes) will be awarded the "Certificate for Module (Freight Transport Operation)" within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Class Details

Venue

To be confirmed

Duration

47 hours (42 hours lecture + 5 hours site visit to cargo terminal)

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$5600

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall have: 

  1. gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects including English Language; or 

  2. gained 4 passes in the HKCEE plus Level 2* in English Language; or 

  3. one year of relevant work experience at supervisory level in shipping and logistics industry; or 

  4. completed Secondary 5 or Secondary 6 with employer’s recommendation endorsed by the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council; or 

  5. attained a RPL (Logistics) qualification of minimum 30 credits at QF Level 2 or above. 

 

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit. 

 

* With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in Syllabus A) at HKCEE as an alternative to Level 2.     

 

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Enrolment Method

Partner Details

The programme will be offered in association with the Hong Kong Shippers' Council (HKSC).