TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT (TMA)

Course Code : IBO – 05

 Course Title : International Marketing Logistics

 Assignment Code :

 IBO - 05/TMA/2016-17

Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions.

 1. Discuss the basic principles and factors that govern the liner freight rates. Specify the different elements added to bank of freight rates to work out the final changes to be paid in case of break-bulk cargo.

 2. Indicate the difference between classification survey, registration survey and under writers survey; and enumerate the important checks performed by the classification society on a ship.

 3. Comment briefly on the following statements:

 (a) “A firm can attract additional customers by offering better services at lower price”.

(b) “Tank containers are used for dry bulk cargo”.

(c) “Bill of lading is a negotiable instrument in the commercial sense”.

 (d) “Overseas cargo is handled at major ports only”.

 4. Distinguish between the following:

 (a) Charter Party and Bill of Lading

(b) Weight Ton and Measurement Ton

 (c) Domestic Logistics and International Logistics

 (d) Total Cost Concept and Total System Concept

 5. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Joint Venture

(b) ABC Analysis

(c) Export Order

 (d) Information System in Logistics