M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Logistics Management
Elective MARITIME LOGISTICS AND
DOCUMENTATION
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A x 3 15)
Answer all questions.
1. What is ocean transportation?
2. What is piggybacking?
3. What is terminal stuffing?
4. What is cargo insurance?
5. What is octroi?
Part B 10 50)
Answer all questions.
6. Trace the characteristics of shipping transport and
its importance.
Or
Discuss the functions of International Maritime
Organisation.
Sub. Code
643503
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7. Explain the determinants of freight.
Or
Explain the size and tracking of multi modal
transport system.
8. Elucidate the role of intermediaries in shipment of
cargo.
Or
What are the issues in loading and unloading in
warehouses? Explain.
9. Explain the procedure for marine insurance claims.
Or
Explain the need for total logistics solutions and its
importance.
10. Enumerate and explain the documents required for
export credit.
Or
Trace the services of ECGC in export credit
insurance.
Part C x 10 10)
Compulsory
11. "Proper documents are essential to minimize dispute in
foreign trade". Discuss the validity of the agreement.
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