Commodity Science

Author: Zhu Qiang
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Based on the mature theory and practice of traditional cargo management, this book reorganizes and expands the concept of cargo management according to the new developments in modern logistics management, systematically elaborating on the theory and practice of cargo management. The book focuses on explaining the types and packaging of various cargo related to logistics, as well as the basic theories and skills for the loading and stowage, transportation, and storage of different cargo. It systematically introduces the fundamental knowledge of cargo required for logistics and freight management, as well as the effective protective measures that should be taken at each link of the logistics process to improve cargo quality and avoid cargo damage or discrepancies. The book is divided into eight chapters, with main content including the basic knowledge of cargo, cargo classification, the characteristics of major cargo categories, cargo quality and quality management, cargo standards, cargo inspection, cargo packaging, cargo storage and maintenance, and cargo information. An appendix at the end of the book includes a cargo stowage factor table. As one of the planned teaching materials for vocational and technical colleges in the 21st century, this book is suitable for teaching in logistics management, logistics technology, transportation management, material management, and other related fields. It can also serve as a teaching material for training business personnel in logistics companies.