Cargo Management & Effective Communication

Paper Code: 
TAM 332
Contact Hours: 
3.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To make the students learn about cargo terminology and working procedure.

Unit I: 
UNIT I

Cargo History, Concepts and Common terms used in Cargo handling, Rules governing acceptance of Cargo.

Unit II: 
UNIT II

Cargo Rating- Familiarization of Cargo Tariffs. Rounding off of the weights/Dimensions/ currencies. Chargeable weight rating-Specific commodity rates, class rates, general cargo rates, valuation charges

 

Unit III: 
UNIT III

Documentation: Air way bill, charges correction advice, irregularity report, cargo manifesto, cargo transfer Manifesto, documents concerning postal mails and diplomatic mails. Shippers declaration for dangerous goods.

Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

Handling- Cargo capacity of Air and Ships. Cargo needing special attention, introduction to dangerous goods regulations. Some important Cargo companies. 

Supply chain management :   Basic concepts , General Practices

 

Unit V: 
UNIT V

Communication:

  • Concept & Definitions
  • Forms(Oral,Written,Visual,Audio-Visual & Non-Verbal)
  • Process & elements of communication
  • Models (Keith Davis)

 

Academic Year: 
2015-2016
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