Course Objectives:
1. To understand various cargo management practices.
2. To understand cargo rating, documentation, handling and communication aspects.
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, Mode (Keith Davis)
Marketing Communication- Meaning, definition & role, Tools for marketing Communication (Advertising, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, and Publicity direct Marketing, Exhibitions)
Effective Communication Plan- Identifying target audience, Determining Objectives, Designing strategy, Selection of Channels, Establishing Budget, Deciding on Media-mix
• Air Cargo Tariff Manuals
• IATA Live Animals Regulations Manuals
• IATA Special Mail Manual.