Multimodal Transportation

& Electronic Data

Interchange

Where the carrier organizes the

transport &

takes responsibility for the entire

door-to-door transport

& issues a

multimodal transport document.

Modes of Transport The method of transport used for the movement of goods, e.g. by rail, road, sea or air.

Means of Transport

The vehicle used for transport, e.g. ship, truck, or aircraft.

Unimodal Unimodal TransportTransport

The transport by one mode

of transport only, where each carrier issues his

own transport document

(B/L, airwaybill,

consignment note, etc.).

Combined Transport:

The transportation of goods in one and the same loading unit or vehicle by a combination of road, rail, and inland waterway modes.

MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT OPERATOR

A multimodal transport operator (MTO) acts as a as a “carrier”, because the MTO contracts with

the shipper to carry goods by one or more modes of transport as may be necessary.

The MTO accepts total responsibility and liability to perform the transport contract;

And become the sole interface point for the

shipper’s transport function.

TRANSPORT CHAIN

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

SEGMENTED & MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

TRADE FACILITATIONINTERNATIONAL TRADE

TRADE FACILITATION

FALPRO is standardizing simplifying documentation trade procedures through regional or national facilitation organizations.

NORMALISATIONNORMALISATION

HARMONISATIONHARMONISATION

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

computer-to-computer based exchange of business

documents in a standard electronic format between

business partners.

BENEFITS OF EDI

Cost SavingCost Saving

Speed & AccuracySpeed & Accuracy

Increase in Increase in Business EfficiencyBusiness Efficiency

Strategic BusinessStrategic Business

DISADVANTAGES OF EDI

ExpensiveExpensiveNetwork ComplexityNetwork Complexity

Required Skill TechnicianRequired Skill TechnicianDifficult For SME’s Difficult For SME’s

to Implementto Implement

EDI IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

EDI at Ports (Air/Sea)

Port communities throughout the world are applying electronic data interchange (EDI) for trade functions Enables open

communications among many partners.

EDI enables not only internal efficiencies

but also the creation of new trade

services.

Provides quick communications for relatively low cost, and offers the prospect of significant savings in time and cost through reduced data capture volume and error-rates.

• The framework specifies the information systems and technology needed to enable EDI in international trade.

• Two Levels of framework of infrastructure:

1.1.communications and documentary; communications and documentary;

2.2.both supporting a third superstructure of both supporting a third superstructure of business processes.business processes.

Port communities are offering advanced data-handling and processing systems as well.

.Port communities may

follow several models of infrastructure integration in

moving towards their strategic objectives

•The contributions of EDI to governments and corporations are primarily to provide, and insight into

•technology transfer

•corporate competitiveness and

•policy formulation.

ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN USING/ PROMOTING EDI IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN INDIA

• EC/EDI Council of India• India EDIFACT Committee•Working Group• Technical Assessment Group•VAN Service Providers•DGFT•AEPC• TEXPROCIL•Central Excise• Indian Banks Association

•Sea Ports•CONCOR• Indian Railways•Airport Authority of India (AAI) •Express Courier System•Process re-engineering

EDI IN MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION/

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Enhanced Visibility:Enhanced Visibility: Increasing Shipment

VisibilityReduced labor costs.

Minimized freight costs.

Improved customer service