Air Cargo Management (Theory)

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Paper Code: 
24DBTM605A
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective

This course will enable the students to acquire the knowledge on concept of logistics and air cargo concept.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

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

 

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 

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 

12.00
Unit II: 

Cargo Management:

Customs regulations - Explanatory Memorandum -Allowances and Entitlements - Import of Professional; Equipment as Baggage - Import of UN- Accompanied Baggage Aircraft Licensed by DGCA

12.00
Unit III: 

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.

12.00
Unit IV: 

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.

12.00
Unit V: 

Handling Facility Airport Cargo Activity & Cargo Zone:

Aircraft Handling with Cargo. Cargo Terminals and Facilities. Emerging trend in Cargo & Cargo Carriers. 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Alan Rushton & John Oxley, ― Hand Book of Logistic and Distribution, Kogan Page
  2. Kent Gourdin, ―Global Logistics Management, Wiley Blackwell
  3. Lambert, ― Strategic Logistic Management‖, Academic Int Publisher

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Edward J Bardi / John J Coyle / Robert A Novack, ― Management of Transportation, Thomson – South- Western, 2006.
  2. John F Magee & William C Copalino, ― Modern Logistics Management, John Wiley & Sons
  3. Paul R. Murphy, Jr and Donald F. Wood, ― Contemporary Logistics,  Prentice Hall, 9th edition,2008

E-resources

  1. https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=Cdnwi2LUCCLzrJZ76d/o...

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025