To make the students learn about cargo terminology and working procedure.
Cargo History, Concepts and Common terms used in Cargo handling, Rules governing acceptance of Cargo.
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
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
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
Communication:
• Concept & Definitions
• Forms(Oral,Written,Visual,Audio-Visual & Non-Verbal)
• Process & elements of communication
• Models (Keith Davis)