Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations
Term-End Examination

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

1. Explain the concept of 'Marketing Logistics' and state the objectives of the marketing logistics system. Also discuss the recent developments in international logistics. (12+8)

2. (a) Why is inland water transport rarely used for movement of export-import cargo in India ? How can the situation be improved ?

(b) What are the various factors taken into consideration while selecting the mode of inland transportation for export cargo ? Explain them briefly. (10+10)

3. Describe the trend in growth of world seaborne trade and analyse the ownership distribution by country groups. Also explain as to why the developing countries have not been able to increase their shipping tonnage. (12+8)

4. Discuss the main clauses of voyage charter party and time charter party. (10+10)

5. Distinguish between

(a) Bill of Lading and Charter Party

(b) Domestic and International Logistics

(c) Perpetual and Periodical review systems used for replenishment of inventories (7+7+6)

6. Enumerate the common areas where frauds and disputes normally taken place in international marine transactions and commercial shipping, and explain the usual precautionary measures that should be taken by International buyers and sellers to prevent possibilities of maritime frauds. (8+12)

7. (a) Describe the role of air transport in movement of cargo in overseas trade of India.

(b) What do you understand by Government policy on cargo support ? What has been the Impact of trade liberalisation on this policy ? (10+10)

8. Write short notes on any four of the following :

(a) Role of Information Technology in Logistics Management

(b) Land Bridging

(c) Advantages of multi-modal transportation

(d) Pricing principles in liner shipping

(e) Productivity of Indian Ports

(f) Role of All India Shippers Council (5+5+5+5)