Shipping & Logistics Management

Shipping and Logistics industry has always been a major contributor to global prosperity. The imports and exports that generate global trade are all carried via sea routes. Around 90% of world trade takes place through ships. A development in logistic sector facilitates the international trade, increases the competitiveness in countries and thus appears to be an important determinant of growth and development.

The recent developments of information and communication in Logistics sector have provided important advantages to countries and companies reducing cost of information access. By this means, effect of substantial distances has disappeared. Information activities, promotion, sales and transportation services can be done easier and faster. Also the industry is poised for growth, generating excellent Career & Job opportunities all over the world since it has gained significant importance in the international market.

Course

MBA – (Shipping & Logistics Management)

BBA – (Logistics and Shipping)
BCOM – (Logistics and Shipping)

Need for trained logistics professionals

There is a dearth of trained professionals in the industry and the industry is waiting with open arms to absorb worthy candidates. After introducing the technology including critical ‘e-skills’ (ICT-related skills and competencies), working environment of the industry is changed and greater skills are demanded on entry-level and formerly low-skilled roles. Since the industry is getting more international, strong language skills and professional skills are needed.

Scope & opportunities

The course will groom the students as prospective managers and executives. It is suitable for both boys and girls since these are land based jobs. After completing the course, the students will have the opportunity of being absorbed in various logistics organizations such as Liner Companies, Freight Forwarders, Claim Handling Firms, Marine Insurance and Surveying Firms, Container Freight Stations, Export Oriented Units, Stevedoring, Ship Agents, Chartering Firms, Ship Management Companies, Custom House Agents, Airline Cargo Section etc.

  • Air Cargo Operation
  • Bulk Cargo operation
  • Cargo Agency
  • Chartering
  • Consolidation
  • Container Leasing
  • Crew Management
  • Customs Broking
  • Dock Management
  • Fleet Operation
  • Freight Forwarding
  • ICD/ CFS Operation
  • Inventory Mgmt
  • Liner Operation
  • Logistics Analyst
  • Marine Insurance
  • Ocean Operation
  • Port Agency
  • Project Cargo
  • Ship Broking
  • Software Designing
  • Steamer Agency
  • Stevedoring
  • Survey
  • Terminal Operation
  • Transportation
  • Warehouse Mgmt

Each area has its own and related career position like Chairman / President, Managing Director / Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operation Officer, Manager, Team Leader, Executives and ground handling staff with different perks and responsibilities

  • Finance
  • Administration
  • Customer service
  • HR Management
  • Inventory
  • IT Management
  • Operations
  • Procurement
  • Pricing
  • Sales
  • Transport
  • Documentation

Logistics Training in St. Britto’s College

The Department of Shipping and Logistics is the brain child of Mr. Xavier Britto, the Chairman of Kerry-Indev Logistics who is the pioneer of the industry of Shipping & Logistics over 3 decades. Mr Britto with a synergised experience crafted the entire shipping syllabus with his team of industry and academic professionals in a highly meticulous manner to suit the various fields in the Industry and the same has been approved by the Bharathiar University. The curriculum ensures professional training and equips the student up to the expectations of National and international logistics companies.

We offer various Degree/ Master/ Diploma courses in Shipping & Logistics Management. The course structure is designed in such a way to offer theoretical and practical exposure in various fields like SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, CFS, ICD, WARE HOUSING, LOGISTICS AGENCIES, CONTAINERIZATION, FORWARDING, CUSTOM BROKING, CONSOLIDATION, SEA/AIR CARGO, FTWZ and other related areas. It helps students to acquire essential management skills and professional skills to meet out industry challenges.

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Our own Industry Support

Our management owns a company called Kerry-Indev Logistics which is one of the most reputed Shipping and Logistics companies in India and overseas providing total logistics services like CHA, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, 3PL, ICD, CFS, Liner Agency, Air Cargo, AEO, NVOCC, FTWZ, Coastal Shipping, Project Logistics, Express cargo, intercity delivery, Haulage and so on under one roof. The company has many branches in all over India and overseas like US, Africa, South Asia, North East Asia, South East Asia, Russia, Europe, Middle East Pacific and Taiwan.

It provides all Logistics solutions under one roof. We are committed to enhance students with an all rounded development, commitment and loyalty to the organizations wherever they are placed. As they are specialized in Shipping and Logistics, they are bound to stay with the organization for a long run, exhibit their efficiency and grow along with the company. We are very proud to inform you that all our previous batches of MBA and BBA Shipping & Logistics students have been placed successfully in various leading Logistics companies and MNCs.

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