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.
Learning outcomes: On completion of this paper/course student should be able to-
• Comprehend the basic framework of inland and multimodal transport in international trade logistics
• Analyse the role of air transport in international trade
• Analyse the role of ocean transport in international trade
• Evaluate the need and benefits of liner and tramp shipping in international trade
Types of Inland Transport:
Road, Rail ,Water, Air Transport
Multimodal Transportation:
Concept, Advantages, Multimodal Transport Document
International Air Transport System:
Factors affecting choice of Airfreight Transport
Procedure Involved in Airfreighting Cargo
Challenges for Indian Air Cargo Sector
International Ocean Transport System: Factors determining Ocean Routes Types of Shipping Vessels Containerization: Concept, Advantages and Disadvantages
Liner Shipping:
Concept, Types, Global Scenario
Liner Freighting Practices:
Types of rates, Pricing Principles and Surcharges.
Factors affecting Liner Freight Rates
Tramp Shipping:
Concept, Features, Types of Chartering- Voyage, Time, Bareboat Charter
Tramp Chartering Practices:
Charter party Agreements and their main clauses- Voyage and Time.
1. IGNOU International Logistics Module.
2. Francis Cherunilam: International Business.
Links:
[1] https://foreigntrade.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/management-export-logistics-5
[2] https://foreigntrade.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2021-2022