Management of Export Logistics

Paper Code: 
FTM-601
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Objective: 

The Course provides the knowledge of modalities involved with regards to the packaging and insurance of the international cargo and the assisting role being played by various middlemen.

9.00
Unit I: 
Liner Freighting Practices:

Types of rates, Pricing Principles and Surcharges.

Tramp Chartering Practices:

Tramp Trade, types of Chartering- Voyage, Time, Bareboat Charter, Charter party and its main clauses- voyage and time

9.00
Unit II: 
Carriage of goods by sea:

Charter party, bill of lading, Difference between Charter Party and Bill of lading, Liabilities of a carrier by sea.

9.00
Unit III: 
Cargo Packaging and labeling of export cargo:

Classification of losses, cargo claims, handling cargo claims.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Marine insurance:

Evolution, concept, policy- contents, types, principles of Marine insurance.

9.00
Unit V: 
Risk and peril:

Conditions and warranties, losses assessment, claim doctrines applicable.

Essential Readings: 

1. IGNOU International Logistics Module.

2. Francis Cherunilam: International Business.

References: 

1. P. Subba Rao : International Business.

2. Thakur & Mishra : International Business.

3. Varshney R.L. and Bhattacharya: International Marketing Management.

ACADEMIC YEAR: 
2018-2019
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