To acquire basic knowledge on the importance and role of freight forwarding in a country`s industrial system, as well as in the realization of international freight flows; also, to learn about technology on the realization of basic and special forwarding jobs.

To acquire theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as skills for performing the forwarder`s jobs.

The importance and structure of forwarding function. The components for designing transport and logistic chains, and the forwarder`s role in the rationalization process of freight flows. Selection of optimal forwarding technology for the realization of intermodal transport. Cooperation, unions and associations for the improvement and development of forwarder`s activities. “Make or buy” – decisions in forwarding. Internal organization of forwarding business practice. Technology of forwarding activities realized in goods import, export and transit, as well as the technology of forwarding activities realized in special dealings. Information (documents and the like) flows in the organization and realization of freight flows. Transport insurance. Customs system in the function of forwarding activities` realization.

Lectures and practice, computer practice, visit to a company, elaboration, presentation and defence of seminar paper.