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Air Cargo Management (Theory)
Course Objective
This course will enable the students to acquire the knowledge on concept of logistics and air cargo concept.
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24DBTM605A |
Air Cargo Management (Theory) |
CO259: Describe the significance of Logistics and their operations. CO260: Describe the Cargo Management in terms of handling, security and licensing CO261: Appraise the civil aviation threats. CO262: Appraise the Air Cargo Security. CO263: Analyze the Handling Facility, Airport Cargo Activity & Cargo Zone. CO264: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project, Field Trip
Learning activities for the students: Field activities, Simulation, Presentation, Giving tasks Field practical
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Continuous Assessment Test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Concept of Logistics Introduction :
Components, Advantage & Growth-Logistics in Global Organization Marketing and Logistics Channel – Environmental and Marketing Issue Inventory Management- Purpose, Type, Objective and Cost- Model of Inventory Management – MRP, DRP & JIT
Cargo Management:
Customs regulations - Explanatory Memorandum -Allowances and Entitlements - Import of Professional; Equipment as Baggage - Import of UN- Accompanied Baggage Aircraft Licensed by DGCA
Review of civil aviation threats and responses after 9/11:
Regulatory authorities and the enforcement of air cargo laws, - Commonly used cargo and handling terms, - Regulated Agent concept, -Cargo security risk assessment throughout the supply chain, - Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) and concealed weapons recognition, - Cargo terminal access control, - IOSA cargo security standards and compliance.
Air Cargo Security:
Dangerous Goods, - Regulations and Standards, - Hazard Class Definitions, - Identification and Recognition, - DGR, - Precautionary Measures, – Types of cargo-Handling of Perishable, Valuable Cargo and Special Cargo. Air cargo Tariff, Rates & Charges – Valuation charges and Disbursement Airway Bill, Function, Purpose and Validation.
Handling Facility Airport Cargo Activity & Cargo Zone:
Aircraft Handling with Cargo. Cargo Terminals and Facilities. Emerging trend in Cargo & Cargo Carriers.
- Alan Rushton & John Oxley, ― Hand Book of Logistic and Distribution, Kogan Page
- Kent Gourdin, ―Global Logistics Management, Wiley Blackwell
- Lambert, ― Strategic Logistic Management‖, Academic Int Publisher
Suggested Readings:
- Edward J Bardi / John J Coyle / Robert A Novack, ― Management of Transportation, Thomson – South- Western, 2006.
- John F Magee & William C Copalino, ― Modern Logistics Management, John Wiley & Sons
- Paul R. Murphy, Jr and Donald F. Wood, ― Contemporary Logistics, Prentice Hall, 9th edition,2008
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