Cargo Management

Cargo Management refers to the handling of activities in the logistic centres and warehouse which includes transporting cargo, unloading cargo, picking, sorting and warehousing. In India, many colleges offer Cargo management courses. Candidates can pursue the cargo management course at various levels- diploma, certificate, graduation and postgraduation. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria for taking admission to the desired course. Cargo management courses can be pursued online as well as offline. 

Cargo Management Eligibility and Entrance Exams 

Candidates desiring to pursue the cargo management course must check the eligibility criteria mentioned below for different levels: 

Eligibility Criteria for Cargo Management Certification 

Candidates who are 10th passed will be eligible to apply for the cargo management certification programme 

Eligibility Criteria for Graduation in Cargo Management 

To take admission to an undergraduate programme in cargo management, candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in class 12th along with Mathematics/Statistics mandatory subjects. Candidates who are waiting for the final result of the qualifying examination may also apply, provided their admission will be on a provisional basis.  

Entrance exams for undergraduate degree- cargo management 

• GITAM Admission Test  

Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate in Cargo Management 

Candidates must have obtained minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in graduation degree. Also, candidates must appear for the national level management entrance exams to appear for the admission process of the college they desire to take admission in. 

Entrance Exams for Postgraduate degree- Cargo Management 

• XAT 
• GMAT 
• MAT 
• CMAT 
• CAT 

Popular Cargo Management Colleges in India- Courses and Fees 

Following are the most popular Cargo Management institutes in India. Students can check the list of the colleges level-wise below. 

Certification Colleges

Certification Colleges/ Websites	Programme name	Duration	Fees
Livewel Aviation Training Academy	Cargo Handling and DGR Training	-	-
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA Jaipur)	International Air Cargo Management	6 months	-
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics, Ahmedabad	International Air Cargo Management	6 months	-
IITC Global Careers	International Air Cargo Management	4 months	-
	Cargo Introductory Course	5 months	-
Akbar Academy of Airline Studies	IATA FIATA Air Cargo Rating	6 months	-
Parul University	Online Certificate Program in Air Cargo Transportation	3 months	15K

Undergraduate Colleges

Under Graduation/ UG Diploma Colleges	Programme name	Duration	Fees
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development, University of Mumbai	BMS in Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding and Logistics	3 years	INR 1.56 Lakh
GITAM Hyderabad Business School	BMS in Aviation and Air Cargo	3 years	INR 5.4 Lakh
School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University	BBA in International Shipping and Air-Cargo Logistics Management	3 years	INR 45.6 K
University of Mumbai [MU]	Diploma in Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding	18 months	INR 60 K
Universal Airhostess Academy	Diploma in Air Cargo Practices and Documentation	1 year	-
Institute of Hotel,Cargo and Tourism Management	Diploma in IATA/FIATA Cargo Introductory	-	-

Postgraduate colleges

Postgraduation Colleges	Programme name	Duration	Fees
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Nellore	MBA in Tourism and Travel Management	2 years	INR 3.4 Lakh
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development, University of Mumbai	Post Graduate Diploma in Custom Clearance and Freight Forwarding (PGDCC&FF)	1 year	INR 70 K

Cargo Management Course Subjects 

Candidates can check the subjects that are covered in Cargo Management course at various levels in the table below: 

Certificate course subjects 

• Industry Regulations: ICAO-IATA-FIATA 
• Working of an Air Cargo Agency 
• World Geography 
• Use of Air Cargo Guides 
• Aircraft Characteristics & Loading Limitations 
• Aircraft Structure, Bulk Loading Limitations, ULDS, Commodity Restrictions 
• Cargo Acceptance: Different types of Cargo, Dangerous goods, Live Animals 
• Handling Facilities: Aircraft & Cargo Terminal Facilities 
• Cargo Booking Procedures & Cargo Automation 
• Air Cargo Rates and Charges: Application of TACT (The Air Cargo Tariff) 
• The Air Waybill: Completion, Labelling, Marking 
• Acceptance Procedure for General & Special Cargo 
• Minimum Charges (M), General Cargo Rates(GCR), Specific Commodity Rates(SCR). 
• Charges Collect and Disbursements Fees. 

Under graduation Course Subjects 

Semester 1 

• Communication Skills 
• Introduction to Documentation 
• Introduction to Processes and Procedures (FF) 
• Introduction to Processes and Procedures (Customs Clearance) 
• Commercial Geography 
• Introduction to Logistics 
• Business Economics 

Semester 2 

• Material Handling 
• Book Keeping and A/C 
• Introduction to Transportation 
• Shipping Practice 
• Sales & Marketing Skills 
• Introduction to SCM 
• Introduction to Warehousing 

Semester 3 

• Advance Freight Forwarding 
• Legal & Regulatory Architecture 
• Air Transportation 
• Coastal Transportation 
• Road & Rail Transportation 
• DGR 
• Organization Structure (Custom Brokers, Freight Forwarders, Logistics Service Providers) 
• Practicals 

Semester 4 

• Business Law 
• Customs Rules  
• Customs Regulations & Procedures 
• Allied Acts & Compliances 
• IT & E-Commerce 
• Customs Tariff 
• Export and Import Management 
• Foreign Language–Level I 

Semester 5 

• Business Communication 
• Business Environment (Domestic & International) 
• MTO 
• Chartering (Air & Sea) 
• Security Compliances 
• Auditing & Financial Management 
• Foreign Language-Level II 

Semester 6 

• Entrepreneurship Management 
• Sales & Marketing Management 
• HR Management 
• Business Ethics 
• Foreign Language- Level III 
• Project + Viva 
• Project Training/Internship 

Post-graduation Course Subjects 

Semester 1 

• Tourism Concepts and Linkages 
• Principles of Management 
• Basics of Accounting and Finance 
• Business Communication 
• Indian History, Society and Culture 
• Global Tourism Geography 

Semester 2 

• Organisation Behavior &Human Resources Management 
• Bio-physical Endowments of India 
• Travel Agency and Tour Operation Business 
• Tribal Heritage of India 
• International Tourism 
• Managerial Economics for Tourism 

Semester 3 

• Tourism Marketing 
• Cultural Tourism Resources of India 
• Tourism Transportation 
• Computer and Management Information Systems 
• Itinerary Preparation and Tour Packaging 
• Research Methodology 
• Study Tour, Report 

Semester 4 

• Hospitality, Hotel and Hoteliering 
• Destination Planning and Development 
• Dissertation& Viva – Voce 

Cargo Management Course: Scope, Top Companies and Salary 

With the increasing popularity of the cargo management course, candidates can check the various job roles offered after the completion of the programme.  

Cargo Management Course: Top Companies 

• Indigo  
• Indigo Airlines  
• Spicejet  
• Cox & Kings  
• Veena World  
• Hotel Hyderabad Grand  

Job Roles	Job Description	Average Salary (in INR)
Cargo Manager	Cargo managers plan, direct and coordinate the distribution and storage of supplies. The cargo manager ensures that the customer needs are met. They also oversee the financial transaction related to logistics.	INR 6,08,205 per year
Cargo Officer	The Cargo officer ensures that proper preparation is done for the type of cargo space. Officer also ensures safe and efficient handling of cargo on board.	INR 3 LPA
Cargo Supervisor	Cargo Supervisor coordinates and supervises the activities in the unloading, loading, staging of aircraft cargo/baggage and securing.	INR 6,90,000 per year
Cargo Executive	Cargo Executive expedite and route the movement of incoming and outgoing freight and cargo shipments. Executives take order from the customers and arrange a pickup of cargo or freight for delivery.	INR 2 LPA
Aircraft Cargo Handling	Aircraft cargo handler operates at ground support. They read and fill the cargo document for the operational requirement of the airline.	INR 2,55,00 per year

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