Course syllabus adopted 2026-02-16 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameIntermodala transporter
- CodeMMS280
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTSILO
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentCHALMERS SCHOOL OF MARITIME STUDIES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 81117
- Maximum participants50 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0123 Project, part A 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c | ||||||
| 0223 Examination, part B 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
In programmes
- MPMAR - Maritime Management, Year 1 (elective)
- TSILO - International Logistics, Year 3 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
- Henrik Ringsberg
- Teaching Fellow, Technical and Maritime Management, Chalmers School of Maritime Studies
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the courseApplicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Course specific prerequisites
Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:TEK707 Basic logistics
Aim
The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of intermodal transport of goods. The course is based on basic knowledge of transport logistics, cargo handling, and freight forwarding. During the course, the course participants' knowledge about the transport chain, combination of transport modes, transport informatics, and skills in MS Excel for evaluating sustainability in intermodal transport will be further developed.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Explain inter, multi, synchro, co-, transmodal transport of passengers and freight.
- Describe physical, financial and information flows in a intermodal transport chain.
- Explain application in combining different modes of transport within intermodal transport.
- Explain application of the three sustainability dimensions in intermodal transport.
- Describe the relationship between pricing and costs in intermodal transport.
- Show understanding of international/national laws in intermodal transport
- Explain sustainability in intermodal transport based on marginal cost and contribution of carbon dioxide
- Apply Excel for evaluating sustainability in intermodal transport
- Perform and orally present a scientific report.
- Explain application of transport informatics related to efficiency in intermodal transport.
Content
-Intermodal sea and air transport of goods; infrastructure, actors and their roles
- Maritime informatics; information flows, interoperability, data sources, ICT/IT systems, use of IT/ICT.
- Efficiency and sustainability in intermodal transport of goods
- Operational processes when handling goods within intermodal transport (sea and air freight).
- Transport economics within intermodal sea and air transport of goods.
Organisation
The course is organized around
- Lectures and guest lectures (mandatory)
- Video-recorded lectures,
- Project assignment including written report and oral presentation (mandatory)
- Written exam (mandatory)
Literature
We would recommend that you use Chalmers library to access the course literature.The following literature will be used in the course:
- Course-book: Reis, V. (2019), Intermodal Freight Transportation, Elsevier
- Artiklar, se kursPM
Examination including compulsory elements
- Course element 1 Project work, Submitted and orally presented projectreport. Graded: failed / approved
- Course element 2 Written exam. Grading scale: TH
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.