DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LOGISTICS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Enumerate the marketing problems addressed by supply
chain management.
2. What is the significance of MTD and CTD?
3. Enumerate the functions of the freight broker to protect
his principal's interest.
4. What is the difference between a port and a terminal?
5. Enumerate the functional departments of a Transchart.
6. Write short notes on: Inland Container Depots or Dry
Ports.
7. What are the problems of air transport?
8. What are the different rate systems that are prevailing in
liner conference?
Sub. Code
32
DE-2711
WS
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SECTION B — X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the specific objectives that can be achieved
through a proper logistics system.
10. Explain multi-modal transportation and its advantages.
11. Discuss the role and functions of shipping agents.
12. Describe the various cargo handling facilities available in
modern ports.
13. Briefly explain the charter party principles.
14. Discuss the impact of containerization in global trade.
15. What are the salient features of multi-modal
transportation, its advantages and disadvantages?
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