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

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     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     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           Communication:

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