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.
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.
Carriage of goods by sea:
Charter party, bill of lading, Difference between Charter Party and Bill of lading, Liabilities of a carrier by sea.
Cargo Packaging and labeling of export cargo: Classification of losses, cargo claims, handling cargo claims.
Marine insurance:
Evolution, concept, policy- contents, types, principles of Marine insurance.
Risk and peril:
Conditions and warranties, losses assessment, claim doctrines applicable.
Essential Readings: