International Trade Logistics

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International Trade Logistics is designed as a textbook for students of postgraduate management programmes specializing in international business. It will also be useful for students specializing in operations. The book provides extensive coverage of the logistics infrastructure of India's foreign trade system. Beginning with an overview of India's trade scenario, the book provides an in-depth discussion on the factors affecting the choice of mode of transport, information and order processing in trade logistics, functions of packing and packaging, labelling and marking, inventory, and warehouse management, unitization, palletization, and stowing of cargo. It also discusses the role of inland container depots (ICDs) and container freight stations (CFSs) in trade logistics as well as incoterms. A brief overview of India's transport infrastructure, such as land, air, and ocean transportation, is provided. Special emphasis is laid on ocean transportation such as containerization, liner, and tramp shipping, freighting principles, and Indian shipping. The concept of multimodal transportation is also dealt with in detail. The book also provides extensive coverage of documentation practices, risks in international trade, marine insurance and claim procedure, role of intermediaries, and maritime fraud. A rich pedagogy that includes numerous tables, illustrations, exhibits, and case studies add value to the book. Numerous multiple choice questions and review questions at the end of every chapter will help the students test their understanding of the concepts covered in this book. Table of contents. Chapter 1: Introduction to International Trade Logistics Chapter 2: Integrated Logistics and Sub-system Elements Chapter 3: Choice of Mode of Transport Chapter 4: Information and Order Processing Chapter 5: Packing and Packaging Chapter 6: Labelling and Marking in International Logistics Chapter 7: Inventory Management in Trade Logistics Chapter 8: Warehousing Chapter 9: Unitization, Palletization, and Stowing of Cargo Chapter 10: Role of Dry Ports in Trade Logistics Chapter 11: Incorporating Shipping Terms Chapter 12: India's Transport Infrastructure Chapter 13: Air Transport Chapter 14: Ocean Transportation Chapter 15: Containerization in Trade Logistics Chapter 16: Multimodal Transportation Chapter 17: Liner Shipping and Freighting Practices Chapter 18: Tramp Shipping and Chartering Clauses Chapter 19: Freighting Principles and Practices in Trade Logistics Chapter 20: Documentation in Trade Logistics Chapter 21: Risks in International Trade Logistics Chapter 22: Cargo Insurance and Claim Procedure Chapter 23: Understanding and Preventing Maritime Frau Chapter 24: Role of Intermediaries in Trade Logistics. Provides comprehensive coverage of the various facets of international trade logistics (ITL) Incorporates the latest data and procedural information in the field of ITL Lays special emphasis on ocean transportation Provides case studies on various functional aspects of international trade such as third party logistics and role of reverse logistics, as well as sector-specific cases such as the challenges and opportunities for India's liner shipping industry Online Resources Instructor's Manual. International Trade Logistics is designed as a textbook for students of postgraduate management programmes specializing in international business. It will also be useful for students specializing in operations. The book provides extensive coverage of the logistics infrastructure of India's foreign trade system. Beginning with an overview of India's trade scenario, the book provides an in-depth discussion on the factors affecting the choice of mode of transport, information and order processing in trade logistics, functions of packing and packaging, labelling and marking, inventory, and warehouse management, unitization, palletization, and stowing of cargo. It also discusses the role of inland container depots (ICDs) and container freight stations (CFSs) in trade logistics as well as incoterms. A brief overview of India's transport infrastructure, such as land, air, and ocean transportation, is provided. Special emphasis is laid on ocean transportation such as containerization, liner, and tramp shipping, freighting principles, and Indian shipping. The concept of multimodal transportation is also dealt with in detail. The book also provides extensive coverage of documentation practices, risks in international trade, marine insurance and claim procedure, role of intermediaries, and maritime fraud. A rich pedagogy that includes numerous tables, illustrations, exhibits, and case studies add value to the book. Numerous multiple choice questions and review questions at the end of every chapter will help the students test their understanding of the concepts covered in this book. Table of contents. Chapter 1: Introduction to International Trade Logistics Chapter 2: Integrated Logistics and Sub-system Elements Chapter 3: Choice of Mode of Transport Chapter 4: Information and Order Processing Chapter 5: Packing and Packaging Chapter 6: Labelling and Marking in International Logistics Chapter 7: Inventory Management in Trade Logistics Chapter 8: Warehousing Chapter 9: Unitization, Palletization, and Stowing of Cargo Chapter 10: Role of Dry Ports in Trade Logistics Chapter 11: Incorporating Shipping Terms Chapter 12: India's Transport Infrastructure Chapter 13: Air Transport Chapter 14: Ocean Transportation Chapter 15: Containerization in Trade Logistics Chapter 16: Multimodal Transportation Chapter 17: Liner Shipping and Freighting Practices Chapter 18: Tramp Shipping and Chartering Clauses Chapter 19: Freighting Principles and Practices in Trade Logistics Chapter 20: Documentation in Trade Logistics Chapter 21: Risks in International Trade Logistics Chapter 22: Cargo Insurance and Claim Procedure Chapter 23: Understanding and Preventing Maritime Frau Chapter 24: Role of Intermediaries in Trade Logistics.