AKTU Multimodal Logistics (BMLS307) Syllabus PDF – MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) 3rd Semester
Multimodal Logistics BMLS307
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Syllabus — Multimodal Logistics
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Course Objectives
- Understand the foundational concepts of multimodal logistics by integrating rail, road, air, and sea transport modes.
- Develop analytical insights into the impact of transport modes on supply chain efficiency and economics.
- Prepare students with detailed knowledge of air cargo systems, operations, and regulatory frameworks.
- Illustrate learners with the economics and practicalities of multimodal transport planning and management.
- Enable students to understand shipment handling procedures, documentation, and freight management in air logistics.
Unit 1 : Fundamentals of Rail, Road and Cargo Logistics (8 Hours)
Modes of Transportations. Importance of Road and Rail Logistics, Characteristics of Different Modes of Logistics, Airline Marketing and Customer Service Standardization in Logistics, Air Freights for Exports and Imports. E-Way Bills. Economic Impacts of Rail and Road Networks. Case Studies with Latest Updates.
Unit 2 : Introduction to Air Cargo (8 Hours)
Air Transport System and its Functions, Airside, Terminal Area, Landside Operations, Civil Aviation Structure, Safety and Security, Security v/s Facilitation, ICAO security manual, Training and Awareness, Rescue and Firefighting, Issues, Challenges and Future of the Air Cargo Industry. Case Studies with Latest Updates.
Unit 3 : Air Cargo Management System (8 Hours)
Introduction to Air Cargo: Aviation and airline terminology, IATA, Aircraft layout, Different Types of Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturers, International Air Routes, National and International Airports, Various Codes at Airports & Consortium, Process Flow in Air Cargo. Latest Updates
Unit 4 : Shipment Planning in Air Cargo(8 Hours)
Strategies and Planning, Audits, Segmentation, SWOT, Management Control, Consignee Controlled Cargo, Sales leads, Routing Instructions, Customer service, Future trends, Advices, Booking, SLI, Labeling ,Volume/ Weight Ratio , Shipment Planning , TACT , Air Cargo Rates and Charges, Cargo operations, Customs clearance. Latest Updates.
Unit 5 Air Freight and Shipment Handling (8 Hours)
Air Freight Forwarding: Air freight Exports and Imports, Special Cargoes, Consolidation, Documentation, Air Way Bill (AWB), Communication in Air Cargo, Handling COD shipments, POD, Conditions of contract, Provisions for Dangerous or Hazardous Goods. Latest Updates
Course Outcomes
| CO Code | Course Outcome Statement | Bloom’s Level |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Recall the fundamental characteristics of different modes of transportation in logistics. | Remembering (K1) |
| CO2 | Explain the key components and structure of air cargo management systems. | Understanding (K2) |
| CO3 | Apply knowledge of air cargo operations to manage standard processes and documentation. | Applying (K3) |
| CO4 | Analyse shipment planning strategies in air cargo logistics for operational efficiency. | Analysing (K4) |
| CO5 | Evaluate handling methods for air freight and special cargo under international standards. | Evaluating (K5) |
Suggested Readings
- John J Liu, Supply Chain Management and Transport Logistics (Routledge)
- Simon Taylor, Air transport logistics (Hampton)
- Paul Jackson and William Brackenridge , Air cargo distributions: a management analysis of its economic and marketing benefits (Gower Press)
- Peter S. Smith , Air freight: operations, marketing and economics ( Faber)
- Sung Chi-Chu , 4th Party Cyber Logistics for Air Cargo by (Kluwer)
- Mark Wang , Accelerated Logistics (Santa Monica CA) MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) II Year Teaching and Evaluation Scheme (In Accordance with AICTE Model Curriculum & New Education Policy)
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