1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. globalization trends in the world and impact thereof on the development of logistics;
1.2. changes in the international trade situation and economic development forecasting;
1.3. the cost and time factor correlations in the assessment of service level;
1.4. changes of transport types and directions and reasons thereof at a global, European and Latvian level.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding :
2.1. business management;
2.2. management accounting;
2.3. quality systems and management thereof;
2.4. regulatory enactments governing customs and taxes in Latvia and abroad;
2.5. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. business planning;
3.2. financial accounting;
3.3. economic analysis, performance analysis;
3.4. international economic relations;
3.5. customs and tax regulations;
3.6. quantitative methods in economics and management;
3.7. commercial and intermediary logistics;
3.8. transport service economy;
3.9. organization of transport;
3.10. information technology in logistics;
3.11. staff management and motivation;
3.12. presentation skills;
3.13. environmental protection;
3.14. labour protection;
3.15. legal mployment relationship;
3.16. official language;
3.17. at least two foreign languages at the communication level;
3.18. professional ethics.

1. To set a logistics  company’s business objectives and identify current issues in Latvia and globally.
2. To develop proposals regarding the location of the distribution point (warehouse) of goods and services, choice of distribution types.
3. To develop recommendations for multimodal management improvement.
4. To evaluate the conditions of cooperation with partners, develop and manage relevant processes.
5. To evaluate the performance of a terminal, draw up proposals for development thereof.
6. To evaluate the economic benefits of a company, analyse economic performance, optimize costs.
7. To define the tasks of the logistics department within a company, be able to assess the main duties of other departments and the logistics department’s directions of cooperation with them.
8. To apply information technologies in the management of logistics processes.
9. To aply the  relevant laws and regulations when signing contracts for supplies at a local and international level subject to international trade and transport rules.
10. To observe the rules of transportation by different modes of transport, or a combination thereof, analyse international and local transport processes.
11. To know at least two foreign languages at a communication level.
12. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
13. To know the official language.
14. To apply the laws and regulations governing the field of logistics, professional ethics and act accordingly.
15. To meet the regulations of the legal employment relationship.
16. To comply with labour protection, fire safety and environmental protection requirements.
17. To prepare and deliver presentations.

1. Ability to manage the logistics department and ensure the professional growth of employees.
2. Ability to cooperate with other departments.
3. Ability to cooperate with suppliers, buyers and service providers.
4. Ability to understand general economic regularities.
5. Ability to predict the dynamics of economic regularities and a company’s desired actions.
6. Ability to conduct research of a scientific value and innovative solutions in the fields of material values, movement, storage and transport of goods.
7. Ability to manage the operation of a distribution centre or terminal.
8. Ability to determine the costs and movement intensity of logistics processes.
9. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
10. Ability to meet the requirements of employment relationship.
11. Ability to ensure compliance with the requirements of labour protection, fire safety and environmental protection laws and regulations.
12. Ability to utilize information technologies to carry out one’s activities.
13. Ability to prepare presentation materials and present them.