Export-Import documents: Overview, types of import and export documents, functions of import and export documents, procedure of registration of exporter (elementary knowledge)
Processing of an Export Order: (Confirmation, manufacturing ,shipment ,banking procedure, negotiation) Central excise clearance, Pre-shipment inspection and quality check, role of Clearing and forwarding agents, Import processing
Marketing Logistics and international transport system: (significance of Road, Rail, Water ,Air, Multimodal transport),warehousing. Legal aspects of carriage of goods
International freighting practices (tariff and type of rate)
Containerization: concept and importance
Financing: Export financing , Import financing, Marine Insurance, Cargo Insurance, Shipment of export cargo, custom clearance of import and export cargo
Export assistance and Support measures: Institutional set up for export promotion, export assistance procedures, Role of exports and imports in Indian economy.
Essential Readings