DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Fourth Semester
AIR CARGO LOGISTICS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the facilities and features of Air Cargo.
2. Write about the significance of Air Cargo consolidation.
3. Explain about
Freight Forwarders
Air Carrier Consignee's
Currency Adjustment Factor.
4. Explain about the various Innovative Schemes to
popularize air cargo.
5. Explain about
Packing
Labeling
Marking.
Sub. Code
42
DE-852
2
wk12
6. Write note about Airport Authority of India and
warehousing agents.
7. Write about the air cargo crafts.
8. Write about air cargo loading.
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the conventions covering the movement of
dangerous goods by air.
10. Explain Loading procedure, Trimming and loading
distribution concepts.
11. What are the factors that affect air freight rates in air
cargo transportation?
12. Discuss the types and the contents of an airway bill. Is
there a standard format of airway bills?
13. Critically examine the special features of air cargo
logistics.
14. State the objectives and functions of IATA.
15. Discuss special airfreight services. What is the role of
cargo security while accepting special cargo?