International Transport System

International transport system
BY :Prof Dheeraj Tiwari
International logistics
International logistics Logistics costs comprise between 10% and 30% of the total landed costs of an international order. Thus, international logistics is a competitive tool.
Definition
International Logistics is design and management of a system that controls the flow of materials into, through, and out of the international corporation. By taking a systems approach, the firm explicitly recognizes the linkages among the traditionally separate logistics components within and outside the corporation
Basic goal of logistics

Basic goal of logistics A Materials Management: timely movement of raw materials Parts, and supplies into and through the firm; and B - Physical Distribution: movements of the firms finished products to its customers.
Differences between Domestic and International Logistics

Logistics Distance Currency variation Border-Crossing Process (additional intermediaries) Transportation modes Packaging and Labeling requirements Infrastructure
International Transportation Issues

International Transportation Issues Some countries may have excellent inbound and outbound transportation systems but weak internal transportation links. New routs of commerce have opened up Extreme variations also exist in the frequency of transportation services.
Availability of Modes
Availability of Modes Ocean Shipping: liner service (regularly scheduled passage); tramp service (available for irregular routes and scheduled on demand) Container ships, Roll-on-Roll-off (RORO) Air Shipping
Choice of Modes :
Choice of Modes Predictability:
tracking Transit Time
International Ocean Transportation

International Ocean Transportation Types of service Liner ships Tramp ships
Liner ships :
Liner ships Liner ships travel on a regular voyage ,following a pre established schedule with determined ports of call
Tramp ships :
Tramp ships They do not operate on regular schedule but travel wherever the company using the vessel wants the cargo delivered.Usually it carry one type of cargo at a time, for one exporter or importer.
Types of vessel
Types of vessel :Container Ships, Rollon/Roll-off ships, Break bulk ships ,Combination ships, Lash ships, Crude carriers ,Dry bulk carriers Gas Carriers
lighter aboard ship (LASH)

The lighter aboard ship (LASH) system refers to the practice of loading barges (lighters) aboard a larger vessel for transport. It was developed in response to a need to transport lighters, a type of unpowered barge, between The inland waterways separated by open seas. The carrier ships are known variously as LASH carriers, barge carriers, kangaroo ships or lighter transport ships.[1]
LASH
ROLL- ON/ ROLL- OFF
CONTAINER SHIP
Break Bulk Ship
CRUDE/TANKER SHIP
DRY BULK CARRIER
GAS CARRIER SHIP
COMBINATION SHIP
Conference shipping :
Conference shipping :A group of shipping companies that operate vessels competing in the same trade lanes, and they have legally agreed to not compete on price and charge same amount for same type of cargo and the same voyage.
Non-conference shipping is provided by the independent carrier or operator of vessel who is not a member of a freight conference, sometimes called outside shipping Independent carriers, which carry about 25% of the ocean freight, operate on selected trade routes in competition with conference carriers. Non-conference shipping often does not have regular sailing schedules and freight rates between ports. Consequently, it is perceived as less dependable than conference shipping
Non conference shipping
NVOCC
NVOCC( Non vessel operating common carriers) - They do not own and operate ships ;They purchase space on a ship on a given voyage and sell this space to companies that need to ship cargo.
International Air transportation

Types of air crafts 1.Passenger air planes 2.Combis 3.Airfreighters 4 Charters
Multi modal transportation

Multi modal transportation Multimodal transport means at least two different modes of transportation. In export shipping, it refers to delivery using a combination of usually ocean and land (rail or road) carriers, and using only one shipping document known as bill of lading issued usually by the ocean shipping company or its agent.
Customhouse broker /Agents

In general, the role of brokers is the same worldwide. clearing of goods through customs, booking of space for ocean, air and land freight, canvassing and providing the freight cost, preparation of export documents. . The broker also renders the forwarding services as a Freight forwarders
Packaging for Export

Packaging for Export Protecting the goods in transit from breakage Protecting the goods from water damage Protecting the goods from pilferage
Ocean cargo
Ocean cargo FCL LCL Break bulk cargo
Transportation documents
Bill of lading Air way bill Packing list from shipping company
B/L :
B/L A Bill of of lading is a fundamental shipping document used in ocean transportation. 1. It is a contract of carriage It is a receipt for the goods It is a certificate for title
Air way bill :

Air way bill An air way bill is a document that fulfills the same function as an ocean bill of lading, But it is non negotiable
Packing list
Packing list A packing list always accompanies the shipment. It is a document provided by the exporter that spell out packing in a cargo/shipment in detail.
Certificates from Shipping company

Certificates from Shipping company Certificate to prove the age of the ship Declaration regarding enrooting of vessel to reach the destination. Other relevant certificate as required by the importer
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BY :Prof Dheeraj Tiwari

Basic goal of logistics

Differences between Domestic and International Logistics

International Transportation Issues

International Ocean Transportation

lighter aboard ship (LASH)

ROLL- ON/ ROLL- OFF

Break Bulk Ship

DRY BULK CARRIER

GAS CARRIER SHIP

Non conference shipping

International Air transportation

Multi modal transportation

Customhouse broker /Agents

Packaging for Export

Air way bill :

Certificates from Shipping company

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