Contents
1 Logistics and Merchandise Distribution
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Logistics
1.3. Physical Distribution of Goods
1.4. The logistics chain
1.5. Types of logistics
1.6. Logistics Components
2 Transport System
2.1. Components
2.2. Modes and means of transport
2.3. Volume - Weight Ratio (V/W)
2.4. Stowage factor
2.5. Equivalents by mode of transport
2.6. Adequacy of cargo for transportation
2.7. Container review
2.8. Container Stowage
2.9. How to lash and develop the packaging of the container
2.10. Infrastructures and facilities
2.11. Maritime Transportation System
2.12. Road and rail land transport system
2.13. Air Transport System
2.14. Multimodal Transport System
3 Components of the Physical Distribution of Goods
3.1. Sale Contract
3.2. International Transport Contract
3.3. Agreements
3.4. International Commercail Terms. Incoterms
3.5. Means of international payment
3.6. Transport Insurance
3.7. Trade Agreements
3.8. Transport
4 Logistic Management of Merchandise Distribution
4.1. Components And Costs
4.2. Transit Time Estimate
4.3. Description of The Cost and Time Matrices
4.4. Choice of the IPD Chain
4.5. Case Study
5 Logistical Activity Centers and Logistic Operators
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Definition
5.3. Types of logistics activity centers
5.4. Advantages of Logistics Activity Centers
5.5. Impact of the logistics activities centers in the distribution schemes
5.6. Where to Locate a Logistics Center
5.7. Distribution Network Design
5.8. Design of Deal Routes
5.9. Logistic Operators
6 Competitive Strategies for International Merchandise Distribution
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Logistic Trends
6.3. Port and Airport Competitiveness
7 Logistics Management Indicators
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Logistic Performance Indicators
Glossary
