Global Cargo Management : Concept, Typology, Law and Policy

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction to cargo classification and management. 2. Conceptual study of supply chain, performance and logistics management. 3. Air Cargo Management: a brief overview. 4. Marine Cargo Ships and ocean shipping. 5. Cargo Management Policy and Law: select case studies. Appendices: i. Introduction to management and supervision. ii. Staffing. Glossary of terms. Index.

From the Preface: "Global Cargo Management : Concept, Typology, Law and Policy" covers the subject area of Cargo Management in its totality and provides readers with an introductory overview of related themes both at basic and advanced levels. For instance, an extensive glossary on the subject area of aviation management is very helpful in creating basic understanding of all possible terms, themes or sub-themes. The book provides in detail an introductory overview of major cargo classification systems and Cargo Management in general, where themes like containerization, bulk cargo, cargo agent etc., are described briefly. The international "Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air" is documented, popularly known as the Warsaw Convention. Also the Motreal Protocol with respect to Marine Cargo and shipping is given. Select case studies have been presented regarding the subject area of Cargo Management Law and Policy, both from India and abroad. Brief detail of The Cargo Law Network of Legal Services has been provided. An elaborate appendix deals with the management and supervision of cargo and the issues related to staffing and human resources management in this industry.

This book introduces readers with the subject area of cargo management in a rather user friendly and informative way and helps them develop a sound understanding of the subject in question."