DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
MARITIME LOGISTICS AND DOCUMENTATION
(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. Bring out the importance of maritime logistics.
2. Compare and contrast Conference system and
Competitive system.
3. Critically evaluate the functioning of major ports in the
world.
4. Discuss about the different institute cargo clauses of a
maritime insurance policy.
5. One stop for total logistics solutions plays a crucial role in
choosing a proper shipping service Justify.
6. Describe the different pre-shipment documents required
for export procedure.
7. Explain the regulations guiding International Maritime
Organization.
8. Distinguish between open policy and specific policy with
reference to maritime insurance.
Sub. Code
41
DE-3153
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wk 3
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss in detail the different types of ships.
10. Examine the latest technological developments in ocean
transportation.
11. What are the different types of ports? Bring out their
features.
12. Cargo insurance and marine insurance arc one and the
same Do you agree? Give reasons.
13. What are the features and characteristics of shipping
corporations?
14. Explain the procedure to be followed to obtain excise and
customs clearance before exporting.
15. Write short notes on
Boat charters
Containerization
House and terminal stuffing.
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