This module will explore the different aspects of transport management, their similarities and differences, the unique challenges presented by each one and what transport managers need to know about each.

The UK’s transport infrastructure is comprised of rail, road, airports, inland waterways and ports and is used by both passengers and freight. The organisation of each of these transport modes is complicated, involving numerous stakeholders and each presents challenges as the UK moves forward. This module will look at the road and rail infrastructures, the different bodies responsible for their operation and how the issues currently faced by those who utilise them are being dealt with.

This module will look at the inland waterways, ports and airports, the different bodies responsible for their operation and how the issues currently faced by those who utilise them are being dealt with.

This module will look in detail at the role of the transport manager who is working in the road haulage industry. It will include definitions of common terms used in road freight haulage, examine legal responsibilities of the transport manager and look at the regulations and licences required.

This module examines how bus services are operated in the UK and the organisations involved. It also examines the role that the transport manager plays in the passenger transport sector and explores the legalities of operating international coach services.

This module will explain more about rail transport including the operation of the rail passenger industry and the franchise process. Moreover, it will define the role of the transport manager in passenger rail and describe the rail freight, from tender through to operation, and examine the stakeholders involved in the rail freight industry.

In this module, you will learn about types of international and domestic ports and their services. You will also find out about the national and international organisations involved with ocean freight shipping and the correct documentation required for international freight shipping. This section will explain the inland waterway system in the UK, and outline both its stakeholders and the benefits of inland water freight.

There are a number of similarities between the role of the transport manager in both the passenger and freight airline industry. This module will make it clear where the information provided applies to both sectors, or just to one of them.

The previous modules in this course have taken you through an overview of the role of the transport manager, the transport infrastructure and the different aspects of transport management involved with each type. This module will look at the trends and challenges facing the transport industry and the best practice within transport management that can help overcome these. Much of it will apply to all forms of transport and some of it to passenger modes, as well as freight.

This module will explain the importance of health and safety in the transport industry and the role of the transport manager in health and safety. We will also examine the organisations involved with health and safety, the basics of health and safety requirements and industry-specific health and safety requirements.