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Course Title: Documentation & Logistics for International Trade
Course Code: IB210
Credit Units: THREE
Level: UG

Course Objectives: Trade procedures and documentation formalities are a critical part
of international business management. This subject aims at imparting knowledge of
trade procedures and documentation formalities with a view to enable the participants to
develop a systematic approach in handling trade transaction and incidental paperwork
(export and import documentation).

Prerequisites:

The student opting for this course should have successfully completed basic course
in management & international business. The student is expected to combine the
learning across specialization courses including IB & Management.

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage
(%)
Module I Introduction
 Importance of International Business 15
 Registration formalities for exporters and importers
 Processing an Export Order
 INCO terms
 The Harmonized System
 Carnets

Module II Export Procedure & Documents for export and

import 20
 Principal and Auxiliary documents used in Export Procedure
 Important documents used in Import Procedure
 Negotiation of Documents
 Role of bank in an Export- Import Transaction
 Module III Methods & Instruments of Payment & Pricing and
Methods of Financing Exports 20
 Methods of payment in international trade
 Introduction to UCP600
 Role of Banks in international trade
 Need for Pre-shipment and post shipment finance
 Foreign Exchange regulations for international trade

Module IV: Customs Clearance of Import & Export Cargo

 Role of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and 20
World Customs Organization
 Pre shipment inspection
 Clearance of Import Cargo
 Clearance of Export Cargo
 Customs Valuation

Module V Shipment of Export Cargo

 Role of intermediaries in exports
 Packing, marking, labeling for exports
 Modes of transport of export cargo 15
 Containerization and Role of Inland Container Depots
 Indian major & minor ports
 Need for Marine Insurance

Module VI Impact of Disruptive Technologies on International

Trade
 Impact of Technology on movement of goods 10
 International Logistics and AI
 Block chain and payments for export
 Artificial Intelligence and international trade

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successfully completing this course students should be able to:
 Understanding and identifying the various documents used for processing export
and import orders.
 Identifying and evaluating the regulatory regulations in the area of exports and
imports.
 Assessing and creating better understanding on the various terms and conditions
of export finance.
 Appraise and assess logistic requirement for international trade and evaluating
the best mode of transport as per the product and the destination- country.
 Analyze and understand the international trade of India’s.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
This class will be taught using a mix of theory and the case method. In addition to
assigning the case studies, the course instructor will spend considerable time
Students are required to do practical project with export houses to understand the concept
of FTP, its impact, its framework, documentation, logistics and analysis.

List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):

A Commodity will be assigned to group of students for which they are required to:
1. Identify an Export House or Buying House of that commodity and study their
export/ import procedure along with documentation. (Project)
2. Identify concerned government organization like export promotion council
(EPCs) and the initiatives taken by them to promote or support exports/
imports. (Presentation)
3. Analyze trends in imports/ exports, major markets for these commodities,
problems and challenges faced by the importers/ exporters and latest foreign
trade policy rules and regulations pertaining to it and using appropriate tool
to analyze the trade data collected. (Home assignment)

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

50% NA 50%

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

End Term
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Examination
(50%)
(50%)
Component  
Mid Home Class 
s    Presentation Class Quiz Attendance    
Term Assignment  Discussion
   
Linkage of
PSDA with
Linked to
Internal Linked to Linked to
PSDA NA  
Assessment PSDA 3 PSDA 2
1(Project)
Component,
if any
  10 10 10 10 5 5 50  
Bloom’s Level > Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
Course CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO 6
Learning
Outcomes

Assessment
type/PSDA

Assessment   
Component –Mid
Term
Assessment   
Component -
Home
Assignment
Assessment   
Component –
Class
Discussion/project
Assessment   
Component
-Presentation
Assessment   
Component –
Quiz

Text & References:

1. Justin Paul & Rajiv Aserkar, 2013, Export Import management, Oxford
Publication. ISBN: 9780198089407
2. Khurana P K, 2007, Export Management, Galgotia Publications, ISBN-
10: 8185989575, ISBN-13: 978-8185989570
3. GOPAL C RAMA-EXPORT IMPORT, ISBN- 9788122423266 8122423264
1281224405 9781281224408 8122418503 9788122418507

Additional Reading:
 Khurana P K, 2007, Export Management, Galgotia Publications, 7th edition.
 Notes of Amity Distance Education Course for EIDL
 E. Johnson, Export/Import Procedures And Documentation (Export/Import
Procedures & Documentation, 2002)
 Thomas A. Cook, The Ultimate Guide To Export Management, 2001
 Michael B. Stroh, A Practical Guide To Transportation And Logistics, 2006
 Donald F. Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, And Daniel L. Wardlow,
International Logistics, 2002
 Online references available on https://dgft.gov.in/
 Online references available on www.iift.org.in
 Online references available on www.commin.nic.in
 Online references available on www.tdctrade.com
 Online references available on www.intracen.org