DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Fourth Semester
AIR-CARGO LOGISTICS
(Upto 2012 13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the features of Air Cargo ways.
2. What are the factors to be considered while determining
the freight charges for air cargo?
3. Discuss the limitations of air cargo loading.
4. What are the precautions to be taken while transporting
perishables through airways?
5. Examine the usage of EDI in air cargo documentation.
6. List down and explain the features of voyage charters.
7. How do domestic freight charges differ from foreign
freight charges?
8. Explain in detail the concept of air cargo consolidation.
Sub. Code
42
DE-4266
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. What are the factors influencing growth in air logistics?
10. Write the procedure pooling and distribution of cargo
from airports.
11. Explain the wide range of services offered by air cargo
service providers.
12. Discuss the different types of air way bills.
13. Critically analyze the operations of major air cargo liners
of the world.
14. Describe the functions of IATA.
15. Write short notes on
Bill of Entry
Consular invoice
Bill of Lading.