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Abstract:

The course "International Logistics and Distribution Systems" offers a comprehensive introduction and in-depth study of the field of international transport logistics and its related topics. The planning, management, execution and control of transportation processes still make up the largest proportion of all logistics services today. The importance of transportation logistics is not expected to decline in the foreseeable future, especially in view of the increasing international integration of services.

For these reasons, the aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of international transportation in logistics.

Learning and qualification objectives:

The course is designed to help students better understand and penetrate the special role of operational logistics and international transportation. The following learning and qualification objectives are envisaged:

• Students are familiar with the role of operational logistics and transportation in an international context and understand country- and industry-specific features. Through the various speakers from the field, students also acquire knowledge of company-specific features in implementation.
• Students know and understand the challenges and potentials of the relevant modes of transport for international flows of goods.
• Building on this, students acquire the ability to plan and manage global supply chains, taking into account a wide range of ancillary conditions (e.g. safety requirements for hazardous goods or the respective value/volume ratio of the product).
• Through a wide range of practical examples, students understand industry-specific features in the design of international logistics systems.
• Students are able to apply the relevant methods for the selection and design of transport and load carriers and understand the connection between the selection decision and the customer benefit.
• The self-study concept promotes self-organization and self-discipline as well as independent time management on the part of the students.
  
  

Gliederung:

Session 1: Fundamentals of logistics and transportation systems

Session 2: Special features of international transportation

Session 3: Modes of transport: Road

Session 4: Modes of transport: Rail

Session 5: Modes of transport: Water

Session 6: Modes of transport: Air

Session 7: Comparison of modes of transport

Session 8: International infrastructural differences in transportation logistics

Session 9: Influence of distribution systems on customer benefits

Session 10: Risks of international transportation

Session 11: Trends in transportation logistics

Session 12: Sustainability in transport logistics

Session 13: Digitalization in transport logistics

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Session 1:
In this introductory module, the basic terms of the course are defined and presented using practical examples. In addition, relevant statistics, key figures and cost structures are presented, which are important for understanding and the further course progression.

Session 2:
This lecture section will introduce the main complexity drivers of international transportation chains, namely: increased transportation distances, changing means of transportation, the institutions involved, the necessary documents and information as well as country-specific framework conditions.

Sessions 3 to 6:
These lecture modules will address the basic modes of transportation road, rail, water and air and the means of transportation they use. The theoretical content is supplemented by practical lectures by renowned lecturers from the business world.

Session 7:
Following on from the previous modules, the modes of transport are now compared with each other and the relevant criteria for the selection of the respective modes of transport and load carriers in freight transport are dealt with.

Session 8:
In this module, the internationally significant differences in the distribution of transport volumes among the various means of transportation are explained using selected countries (in detail: Brazil, China, Germany, Russia, USA). In addition, students gain an insight into the different infrastructures in these countries and their consequences for transportation logistics. In this context, modes of transport that are unusual for Germany, such as pipeline systems, are also explained in more detail.

Session 9:
This module describes the influence of transportation and distribution logistics on customer benefits. Transportation and distribution processes are not only cost drivers, but can (if used correctly) be used as part of the value proposition. The measures through which this can be implemented for corporate customers (B2B) on the one hand and end consumers (B2C) on the other are also discussed here.

Session 10:
This module unit deals with the topic of security in transport chains. The topics of transport and load securing as well as theft and piracy are covered in greater depth. Finally, the transportation of dangerous goods and the precautions to be taken are covered.

Session 11:
In this module, students learn about tools for spotting trends. In addition, course participants are given a comprehensive overview of current mega and logistics trends and their respective effects on the transportation logistics of the future.

Session 12:
As part of the final module, students are given a theoretical introduction to the topic before the environmental impact of individual means of transportation is weighed up against each other and approaches are presented as to how greenhouse gas emissions in transport logistics can be reduced or even avoided altogether.

Session 13:
As part of the final module, students are given an overview of the use of digital technologies in transportation logistics. The focus here is on key technologies. In addition to possible application scenarios, the consequences and challenges of digitalization are highlighted.

Lern-/Qualifikationsziele:

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Lehrveranstaltungstyp:

Virtuelle Vorlesung

Interaktionsformen mit Betreuer/in:

Kooperation Lerner/Betreuer bei der Aufgabenbearbeitung, Übungsaufgaben für Selbstlernbetrieb, E-Mail, Chat

Interaktionsformen mit Mitlernenden:

Forum, E-Mail, Chat

Kursdemo:

zur Kursdemo

Nutzung

Kurs ist konzipiert für:

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg:

• Management (Master)
• Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Master)
  
  

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden:

• Logistik & Digitalisierung (Master)
  
  

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg:

• Logistik (Master)
  
  

Students from other universities and/or degree programs should check in advance with the examination office at their home university whether the course can be credited.

Formale Voraussetzungen:

Course enrolment via the Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern (vhb)

Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:

Basic knowledge of logistics and supply chain management

Hinweise zur Nutzung:

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Kursumsetzung (verwendete Medien):

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Erforderliche Technik:

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Nutzungsentgelte:

für andere Personen als (reguläre) Studenten der vhb Trägerhochschulen nach Maßgabe der Benutzungs- und Entgeltordnung der vhb

Rechte hinsichtlich des Kursmaterials:

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Verantwortlich

Anbieterhochschule:

Uni Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Anbieter:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Evi Hartmann

Autoren:

Evi Hartmann

Betreuer:

Masoud Mirzaei

Prüfung

Written exam

Art der Prüfung:

schriftlicher Leistungsnachweis (Klausur)

Bemerkung:

Written exam (60 minutes)

Prüfer:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Evi Hartmann

Prüfungsanmeldung erforderlich:

ja

Anmeldeverfahren:

Die Anmeldung zur Prüfung erfolgt über das vhb-Portal.

Prüfungsanmeldefrist:

13.10.2025 00:00 Uhr bis 08.12.2025 23:59 Uhr

Prüfungsabmeldefrist:

13.10.2025 00:00 Uhr bis 20.01.2026 23:59 Uhr

Kapazität:

–

Prüfungsdatum:

23.01.2026

Prüfungszeitraum:

15:30 bis 16:30

Prüfungsdauer:

60 Minuten

Prüfungsort:

Uni Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and possibly others on request

Zuständiges Prüfungsamt:

Examination office of the students' home university

Zugelassene Hilfsmittel:

Non-programmable calculator

Formale Voraussetzungen für die Prüfungsteilnahme:

In order to be admitted to the exam, you must complete and pass four exercises during the semester. It is also necessary to register for the exam on time.

Inhaltliche Voraussetzungen für die Prüfungsteilnahme:

Course content

Zertifikat:

Ja (graded certificate)

Anerkennung:

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