Cargo Handling Practice Exam

About Cargo Handling
Cargo refers to goods carried by a large vehicle, like a plane, ship, train, or truck.  Cargo handling refers to the overall activities in warehouses and logistics centers, such as loading and unloading cargo, transporting cargo, warehousing, picking, and sorting.

The main work in cargo handling is separated into six tasks:
•    Assortment
•    stacking/taking inventory
•    transportation
•    storage (allocation)
•    sorting
•    picking

Cargo handling is a very important part of logistics, and losses in cargo handling directly increase logistics costs.  The term freight is used for the payment when certain goods are transported. However, freight can also mean a cargo being transported via truck, train, plane, and ship.

Cargo Handling has gained immense popularity across the globe resulting in huge demand for certified professionals.

Why is Cargo Handling important?
Cargo handling greatly effects productivity and quality in logistics. Any loss in cargo handling directly increases logistics costs for the company.

Efficient cargo handling means safer and easier cargo operation and monitoring.

Cargo Handling certified professionals, executives and managers are in high demand in companies across the globe.

Important  Concepts

• Logistics Management
• Logistics Processes and Intermediaries
• Supply Chain Management
• Freight Management
• Materials Planning
• Airline Transport
• Cargo Handling
• Freight Forwarders
  

Who should take the Cargo Handling Exam?
•    Freight forwarders
•    Cargo agent
•    Cargo operations manager
•    Cargo supervisors
•    Newcomers to the industry
•    Junior-level managers at cargo agents and airlines

Cargo Handling Exam Objectives

Cargo Handling exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in concepts and application of Cargo Handling, SCM and Logistics.

Cargo Handling Certificate Exam Prerequisite

There are no prerequisites for the Cargo Handling exam. Candidate should be well versed  in Cargo Handling, SCM and Logistics to clear the exam.

Cargo Handling Certification Course Outline

1. Introduction to Logistics
1.1 Concepts of Logistics
1.2 Elements of Logistics
1.3 P’s and R’s of Logistics
1.4 Forms of Logistics Management
1.5 Logistics Processes
1.6 Logistics Intermediaries
1.7 Logistics Issues and Challenges
1.8 Integration with Other Business Processes
1.9 Integrated Logistics

2. Supply Chain Management
2.1 Supply Chain Basics
2.2 SCM Evolution
2.3 Supply Chain Strategy
2.4 Demand Management
2.5 Demand Forecasting
2.6 The Bullwhip Effect
2.7 SCOR Model
2.8 Global Supply Chain Management
2.9 Agile Supply Chain
2.10 Lean Supply Chain

3. Freight Management
3.1 Freight Logistics Strategy
3.2 Central Place Theory
3.3 Impact of Product Characteristics
3.4 Unit Load Concept
3.5 Freight Transportation and Modes
3.6 Freight Pricing
3.7 Reducing Freight Costs

4. Materials Planning
4.1 Materials Planning
4.2 Material Classification
4.3 Materials Planning Principles
4.4 Materials Planning and Forecasting Techniques
4.5 MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
4.6 Other Planning Techniques (VMI,QR,CRP, etc)

5. Airline Transport
5.1 Infrastructure for Air Transportation
5.2 International Air Transport
5.3 Benefits of Airfreight
5.4 Classifications of Airports
5.5 Types of Aircraft
5.6 Unit Load Devices
5.7 Air Freight Documentation
5.8 Air Cargo Industry
5.9 Role of the TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association)
5.10 Methods of Air Freight Calculations
5.11 The Carriage by Air Act, 1972

6. Cargo Handling
6.1 Cargo agencies Operations
6.2 Airlines Operations
6.3 Freight forwarders
6.4 Air cargo acceptance basic rating
6.5 Air waybill
6.6 Air cargo terminology
6.7 IATA geography
6.8 TACT
6.9 Other cargo manuals

Exam Format and Information
Certification name – Cargo Handling Certification
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199