Transportation – Operations

What Will You Learn?

• Module 1: Introduction to Transportation Operations
• Role of Transportation in Supply Chain Management
• Types of Transportation: Inbound, Outbound, Reverse, and Last-Mile
• Key Stakeholders: Shipper, Carrier, Consignee, 3PL, Freight Forwarder
• Transportation vs. Logistics vs. Distribution
• Overview of Transport Economics & Cost Drivers
• Module 2: Modes of Transport & Their Operations
• Road Transport: Vehicle types, route planning, permits, tolls
• Rail Transport: Wagon types, rake planning, siding operations
• Air Transport: Cargo handling, AWB processing, security protocols
• Sea Transport: Containerization, port operations, vessel scheduling
• Multimodal Transport: MTO licensing, transshipment, container tracking
• Module 3: Transport Planning & Execution
• Route Optimization & Load Planning
• Fleet Management: Scheduling, Maintenance, Fuel Management
• Transport Costing: Freight Rate Structures, Surcharges, Cost per KM
• Carrier Selection & Contracting
• Use of Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Module 4: Documentation & Compliance
• Transport Documents: LR, RR, AWB, BL, MTD
• Regulatory Documents: E-Way Bill, Permits, Insurance, DG Declaration
• Digital Filing: FASTag, ICEGATE, PCS, Vahan Portal
• Compliance with Motor Vehicle Act, DGFT, and Port/Airport Authorities
• Module 5: Operational Challenges & Risk Management
• Delays, Damages, and Disruptions
• Cargo Insurance & Claims Handling
• Security & Theft Prevention
• Emergency Response for DG Cargo
• Sustainability & Green Transport Practices
• Module 6: Case Studies & Practical Exercises
• Case Study: Last-Mile Delivery Optimization for E-commerce
• Simulation: Route Planning for Multi-drop Delivery
• Exercise: Prepare a Transport Cost Sheet
• Role-play: Transporter–Shipper–Customer Coordination