Management of Export Logistics

Paper Code: 
FTM 601
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
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.

Unit I: 
Types of Inland Transport:

 

Road, Rail ,Water, Air Transport

Multimodal Transportation:

Concept, Advantages, Multimodal Transport Document

Unit II: 
International Air Transport System:

 

Factors affecting choice of Airfreight Transport

Procedure Involved in Airfreighting Cargo

Challenges for Indian Air Cargo Sector

Unit III: 
International Ocean Transport System

 

Factors determining Ocean Routes

Types of Shipping Vessels

Containerization: Concept,  Advantages and Disadvantages

Unit IV: 
Liner Shipping:

 

Concept, Types, Global Scenario

Liner Freighting Practices:

Types of rates, Pricing Principles and Surcharges.

Factors affecting Liner Freight Rates

Unit V: 
Tramp Shipping:

 

Concept, Features, Types of Chartering- Voyage, Time, Bareboat Charter

Tramp Chartering Practices:

Charter party Agreements and their main clauses- Voyage and Time.

Essential Readings: 

1. IGNOU International Logistics Module.
2. Francis Cherunilam: International Business.

References: 

1. Ram Singh, “International Trade Logistics”, Oxford University Press

ACADEMIC YEAR: 
2020-2021
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