Module.I

Integrated logistics management-concept, evaluation and development importance of

logistics management to international business-international

logistics functions and intermediaries.

 Module /I

Logistics information system-positioning information in logistics-logistics

Information systems design-l.T in logistics; strategic information linkage

Module 11/

The general structure of shipping industry -cargo types-vessels vessel

characteristics-linear operations and tram operations-chartering of bulk ocean

carriers-chartering principles-the ocean linear conference system-freight

structure and practices - coordination-role of intermediaries-forwarding and

clearing agents-freight brokers-steven dores and shippers agents.

Module IV

Shipper-ship owner consultation arrangements-the needed scope and

Machinery for consultation-types of consulting machinery-All India Shippers'

council,shippers' associations and FIB and various' standing comities set up

for resolving shipper's problems-UN convention on code of conduct for linear

shipping conference.

Module V

Technological developments in ocean transportation-containerization international

air transportation-current issues.