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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Shipping, logisitics, supply chain management | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: Iam working (full time) in Kuwait for past 7 years. I have 5 years experience in shipping field( ... A: Many thanks for your question. I will try and address all your question in one go as follows. ... | |
| To start a career in air frieght industry | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: sir, I am doing B.com final(calicut university) in India.I am very much intersted in setting a ... A: Many thanks for your question. it is the chicken and egg situation. When you step into the world, ... | |
| Brokering loads with the steamship lines | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a trucker driver who works at the ports of los angeles and long beach delivering containers.I ... A: MAny thanks for your question. Unfortunately, I am not very familiar with the US laws/regulations, ... | |
| Starting a Cargo Airline | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: We would like to start a cargo airline serving mainly between Thailand and India with a base in ... A: Many thanks for your question. I suppose you have already got the AOC [air operator's certificate] ... | |
| Confused about Airline Courses | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: My name is safwana.I am a final year degree student doing B.Com in Ajman , U.A.E. I am really ... A: Many thanks for your question. Good to hear that you are looking at a career in aviation. IATA has ... | |
| Career prospect for a B'Tech MBM graduate in AIR CARGO Sector | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am a B' Tech graduate in computer science passed out in 2005. After that in Dec 2008 ... A: Many thanks for your question. Yes indeed, at this point in time companies are still holding on to ... | |
| Airline Knowledge | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Its great that you take the time to give advice to the new generation in the industry! Here are my ... A: Many thanks for your question. My take on your questions is a s follows: 1) Policy on OHG and HEA ... | |
| Invention of ULD's | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for your support! I would like to know how the Unit Load Devices were ... A: may thanks for your e-mail. I might not be fully answer you question, however, will do my best to ... | |
| EDI Registration | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Happy New Year! what is procedure for EDI registration or custom formalities for charter flight ... A: Many thanks for your question and your kind wishes. I wish you and your family the same. Have a ... | |
| Want to do a Course. But how? | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I am in Sharjah and working as a salesman for over one year. FYI -- I have three years of L/C ... A: Many thanks for your question. It is good to hear that you are looking at acquiring competency in ... | |
| dgr | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: sir, i have 3questions regarding air cargo. 1)wht do you mean by cargo? 2)wht is dgr? 3)what is th ... A: Many thanks for your questions. Good to hear from you again. The answers are as follows: 1) Cargo ... | |
| INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT CARGO | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: sir, myself jamshad . i have 2year exp in air cargo operations in india. now iam in dxb, iam ... A: It is very difficult to say what questions your potential employers are going to ask without knowing ... | |
| Mechanical Engineer to Air Cargo industry | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a Mechanical engineer with 3 years of UAE exp. as a Project Engineer in a Stainless steel ... A: Many thanks for your question. Yes, you will face challenges in finding a position in the logistics ... | |
| Logistic course | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a B.pharmacy graduate and working with Pharmaceutical Supplier in u.a.e.Kindly suggest me a ... A: Many thanks for your question. Good to hear that you are looking at taking a job in the Logistics ... | |
| How do i take a start | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I am Zeshan , i am a BE(Mechanical) graduate and i have completed my PGDM in operations management ... A: Many thanks for your question. I am happy to hear that you are looking at joining the supply chain ... | |
| setting up | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: i would like to set up my own freight forwarding business(home base) more like an freight agent. how ... A: Many thanks for your question. Full fledged freight forwarding, in its traditional sense, is quite a ... | |
| Career in Air Cargo | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Last week i asked you suggestions regarding the career in supply chain(IT) and Air Cargo. I have ... A: Many thanks for your follow on question. At entry levels, IATA/FIATA is only an advantage --it is ... | |
| Career in Supply Chain (IT) or AIR CARGO?? | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: i need your suggestions regarding career in Supply chain management in IT sector and also about ... A: Many thanks for your question/s. Having been around in this industry with a background very similar ... | |
| logistics | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: i m a student .I wanted to know who is regulatory authority for logistics in india, top 10 indian ... A: Many thanks for your question. I am not aware of any single body that regulates logistics in India. ... | |
| airfreight | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: A bank has contacted your forwarding company on a confidential basis and advised that, owing to a ... A: Many thanks for your questions. These questions are extremely specialist ones and are a bit out of ... | |
| help | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: CASE STUDY The following memo was addressed by the Quality Assurance Manager of a freight ... A: Many thanks for your questions. These questions seem to be internal to your companyand meant to ... | |
| cargo care | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: 1.How do the following documents assist us in tracking and tracing our goods: a.Master Airwaybill? ... A: Many thanks for your question/s. For some reason, I distinctly recall having responded to very ... | |
| Sufficient Cargo For ULD | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: If we don't have a sufficient cargo for a ULD how can the freight forwarder, assist in ... A: Many thanks for your question. Not having a full ULD load is not a problem as you can tender in the ... | |
| Clarification - Over Pivot Rate | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Ram Menen, I am writing this mail to you to have a clarification on a particular doubt that has been ... A: Many thanks for your question. There is no such rule, these days ways, which says that the over ... | |
| iata cargo | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: where can i find more informations for this field and learn about taking courses through the web A: Many thanks for your question. The best is to contact IATA training folks to let you know where is ... | |
| weight restriction & standarts for internatiol cargo | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: Ram, I'm a logitics officer in internatioal company. I have recently read your answer concerning ... A: Many thanks for your question. Let me clarify one thing .... the restriction for size and weight ... | |
| please help | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: We are asparagus farmers and our farm/ processing plant is situated in Clocolan, in the eastern Free ... A: Many thanks for your repeat questions (good to hear from you) which are complex ones. Without really ... | |
| airport operations | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: This is umar shaikh i am interested in making a career in Airport related fields one of my cousin is ... A: Many thanks for your repeat question. I do apologize for having taken for granted that you were in ... | |
| logistics | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: what is the role uld logistics team and what improvements can be done? A: Many thanks for your question. I presume you are talking about the team that generally controls the ... | |
| Logistics CRM | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: where is CRM used in Logistics - express business, b2c or b2b ANSWER: Dear Abhinav, CRM is not just ... A: Many thanks for your repeat question. As I said before, CRM is an extension of a company's customer ... | |
| Logistics CRM | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: where is CRM used in Logistics - express business, b2c or b2b A: CRM is not just specific to express business or B2C/B2B. CRM can be practiced in all ... | |
| Procedure for new Airline | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: What is the procedure to start a new airline? Thanks & Regards, Vikash Kumar A: Many thanks for your question. The very first place to start an airline is to do a detailed business ... | |
| Re:To further my studies in Dubai | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I would be relocating to Dubai from Singapore to join my wife who is currently working there.I have ... A: Many thanks for your question. I am delighted to hear that you will be relocating to Dubai and would ... | |
| Career as ariline professional | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I want to become another Ram C Menen. What to do that? I am a beginner in airline cargo profession. ... A: Many thanks for your e-mail. I am flattered to hear that you want to be another Ram Menen. I am not ... | |
| duties of airline cargo staff | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: Greetings Could you please advise what are the activities of the cargo department of an airline ... A: Many thanks for your question. Once the cargo is handed over to the airline, ready for carriage, ... | |
| Sea shipments HBL & MBL. | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: In case of sea shipments can we issue HBL in place of MBL for early processing of customs clearance ... A: Many thanks for your question. I am not an expert on the ocean side of the business, however, as I ... | |
| Cargo Weight & Peak Period | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Menen, I need some clarification on the air cargo shipment weight, especially the chargable weight ... A: The chargeable weight for air cargo is based on weight per kg or else the volume displacement ... | |
| LOWCOST CARGO | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Since January I have been working setting a business plan for a cargo low-cost operation within ... A: Many thanks for your question. Traditional airline cargo operations are, by nature, a low cost, no ... | |
| query | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Sir,can you please advise which course should one take up inorder to get into a forwarding company . ... A: Many thanks for your e-mail. The CSCP certification is a qualification that you gain in the field of ... | |
| About Logistic | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I am persing MBA from logistic in lucknow university and i would like to know that what type of ... A: Many thanks for your question. I presume, the word ‘persing’ was a typo for ‘pursuing’ i.e. you are ... | |
| Clarification about Airline Courses. | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: Menen. I am working as Executive Secretary in an construction firm for nearly 4 years. I was planing ... A: Ahmed, Many thnak for your follow up question. My comments apply to most airline commercial or ... | |
| Clarification about Airline Courses. | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: Menen. I am working as Executive Secretary in an construction firm for nearly 4 years. I was planing ... A: Many thanks for your question. It all depends on what job you are applying for. If you are planning ... | |
| interview | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: now I am in KWI, I have applied online for the post of assistant cargo operations by February 12, ... A: There are various processes that apply to big and outsized cargo. Depending on local regulations, it ... | |
| Business Plan | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Could you advise me where can I get (or purchase) a sample Business Plan of a small scale air cargo ... A: Many thanks for your e-mail. I am afraid, there isn't any off the shelf buiness plan that you buy. ... | |
| Certified logisitics courses | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: Sir, From more than 6 years I am working as logistics coordinator. I am science graduate. I want to ... A: Many thanks for your question. There are a number of institutions who have programme in ... | |
| Airlines | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: How to get into Airlines? I am cuurently working for a Logistics MNC in India and intersted in ... A: Many thanks for your question. I would suggest that you apply for an vacancies arising in the ... | |
| AAA Containers | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Recently I come across an article about Airbus A320 freighter. The article said that the A320/321 ... A: Many thanks for your e-mail. I haven’t looked at A320/1 freighter in details. The conversion of this ... | |
| Freighter Aircraft Selection | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Will the recent US economic recession will slow down the growth of air cargo worldwide or just a ... A: Many thanks for your follow up question. It is very difficult to comment on your intended operation ... | |
| AIR CARGO GROWTH | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Will the recent US economic recession will slow down the growth of air cargo worldwide or just a ... A: Many thanks for your question. The slowdown has already started. The best way to describe the ... | |
| Need of Moral Support | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: II have completed my MBA – marketing in 97 and have 10+yrs experience in Logistics and warehousing. ... A: Many thanks for your question. To be honest, I am not sure I understand your query clearly. If I can ... | |
| Certified Logistics Professional | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Is there any IATA/FIATA/UFTA approved distant education/regular courses on "Certified Logistics ... A: Many thanks for your question. As far as I know, the centers accredited for IATA/FIATA in UAE are ... | |
| IATA Qualification | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Ram C.Menen, My self Amit Sahani, recently joined this Logistics field, a B.com Graduate and working ... A: Many thanks for your e-mail. Welcome to the field of logistics. Not being sure what area of ... | |
| Logistics or Shipping related courses | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I would like to request your expertise in choosing a logistic or shipping related courses for a ... A: May thanks for your question. To be very honest, I too have not come across any distance learning ... | |
| basic knowlege | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I am working as a logistics executive in UAE. I need some basic knowledge on air freight/air cargo. ... A: Many thanks for your question. There are several publications who tend to have their websites on ... | |
| Air Exports & Imports | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: Could you pls explain step by step procedure in air export and import. Also advice the documents ... A: Many thanks for your question. I am afraid, there are no unified rules for air export or imports. ... | |
| logistic course | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: i have completed bachelor degree course. i am working as a store keeper in a reputed company in ... A: Yes, you can enrol with NAFL (National Freight Association in UAE) for their FIATA approved ... | |
| Job Oppurtunities | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I did my engineering and subsequently did my MBA in Logistics Management after 1 yr of work ... A: many thanks for your e-mail. Apologies for the delay in response -- I never got the notification ... | |
| Inquiry for Logistic mngt Course | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: Top Urgent.. Attn: Mr Ram Dear sir, Iam Mohd Niaz working as a Purchaser in Kuwait, now i want to ... A: many thanks for your question. I am not aware of any such programmes being offered in Kuwait. The ... | |
| help | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: Can you help me in getting a job on dubai airport A: this appears to be a duplication of your question that I answered before .. the answer was : I am ... | |
| help | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: Can you help me in getting a job on dubai airports A: I am afraid, it is an in appropriate request for this forum. You will have to apply with the right ... | |
| inquiry | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a B.A graduate and intersted in doing supply chain management I am based ibn dubai Actually I ... A: Many thanks for your follow up question. To be a fully qualified Freight Forwarder, you will need to ... | |
| inquiry | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a B.A graduate and intersted in doing supply chain management I am based ibn dubai Actually I ... A: Many thanks for your question. I am glad to hear that you are looking towards a career in the ... | |
| inquiry | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I am B.A graduates and i wanted tom do logistic course which course i can do and what are the scope ... A: Many thanks for your question. I am delighted to hear that you are considering Logistics for your ... | |
| new start up cargo airline in india | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I am working on business plan to start cargo airline for domestic operation...as a new comer what ... A: Many thanks for your question. You are right, this is too deep a subject to be covered here. To get ... | |
| inquiry | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Can a B.A graduate do the logistic courses A: The short answer to your question is : Absolutely yes. Logistics is a wider science and you will be ... | |
| Startup Cargo Airline in Africa | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Good day or evening Sir! 3 questions: 1. As a new Startup in the cargo airline industry, what are ... A: Many thanks for your question. To be honest, these questions are will need a very long drawn answers ... | |
| international shipping | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: this is a relatively simple question, but I am finding it hard to find and compare prices easily. I ... A: Many thanks for your question. It all depends on the total volume that you are shipping at a time. ... | |
| Damco Ocean & Air | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: What is the future of Damco Ocean & Air with Maersk? We all have heard about Maersk merging damco ... A: Many thanks for your e-mail. I am afraid, I am not an expert on the ocean side of the business. I ... | |
| IATA qualifications | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: I am from Shipping / Logistics field. I have experience in handling Sea, Air, Land Freights locally ... A: Many thanks for your question. Please accept my apologies in this delay in response as I was out of ... | |
| Cargo Management | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: who are involved besides customer and airlines in a commodity like computer and its hardware and ... A: The usual players in the supply chain from the logistics angle are : the Shipper > Forwarders (this ... | |
| e-freight | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: menen, i heard about the emirates e-freight initiative and i am trying to get information how to ... A: Many thanks for your question. Emirates SkyCargo's new system called the new generation SkyChain is ... | |
| Audits | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Do you believe that because Cargo Carrier use auto rated systems today, such as RAPID the chances of ... A: Many thanks for your question. Auto rated systems are a tool to help improve efficiencies, ... | |
| combined distribution centre charges | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: My company has recently set up a CDC (combined distribution centre). Our vendors used to arrange ... A: To be very honest, my expertise does not really extend to the issue on hand, however, having been in ... | |
| Air rating question | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: that was a great answer. I've researched the IATA tact book and never saw any reference to the term ... A: The term overflow rate is a jargon that the industry uses quite often. These days, there are not ... | |
| Air rating question | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a question about how an airline will assess loose freight rate minimums when as part of ONE ... A: Many thanks for your question. Good question! Just a comment before I answer yourthe chances of an ... | |
| Cargo management | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: i am doing a project on cargo management and i want to know how exactly do the airlines pack cargo ... A: Many thanks for your question. The airline unit load devises (ULD) are usually designed to optimize ... | |
| airline rates | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: Why and waht is the basis of surcharges applied by airlines ? If they are on the basis of increased ... A: Many thanks for your question. There are several types of surcharges which are applicable to the ... | |
| setting up in dubai | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: I am the director of a freight forwarding company in India and we are planning to start an office in ... A: Many thanks for your question. If you are researching on the net, the best site for you to contact ... | |
| IT | 10/22/2004 |
| Q: http://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,1397,1456958,00.asp Thank you so much! A: Many thanks for your question. I presume you are enquiring about “Case Study: 99 Cents Only Stores' ... | |
| cargo management | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: how does actual cargo management procedure take place with respect to airline? who are involved ... A: Further to my last correspondance following are my answers to your questions:how does actual cargo ... | |
| Hot Shot trucking/transportation buisnes | 12/22/2000 |
| Q: Can you tell me what steps I need to take to get started in the "Hot Shot" transportation business ... A: Many thanks for for question. My expertise lies more on the air side and am more familiar with the ... | |
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RAM C. MENEN Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo, Emirates Airline Ram Menen is Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo, Emirates Airline. He began his career in aviation in 1976 at Kuwait Airways. He later moved to British Airways to head its cargo operations in Kuwait. In 1984, he joined the Kuwaiti aviation group Alghanim Al Qutub Shipping Agencies, to set up and manage its airfreight-forwarding unit in Dubai. Mr. Menen has headed the cargo division of Emirates since the inception of the airline in October 1985. Trained as an engineer, he spearheaded the conceptualisation and development of the LD-36 (AMF) type of ULD (Unit Load Device) which increased usable space on each lower deck pallet base by 33 per cent. He is one of the founder members of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), the premier organisation for the entire air logistics business, serving as Vice President in 1993 and 1994, and as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board in 1995 and 1996. He continues to be involved with TIACA as Trustee and member of the Presidents' Council. Mr. Menen is the current chairman of the IATA’s Cargo Committee and is also involved in advisory capacity with several organizations. He has been a resolute champion of air logistics industry and is actively involved in the development of various IT initiatives to address the needs of the industry. He has helped focus attention on cargo as an integral part of the world trade process. In November 2007, Mr Menen was adjudged “Personality of the Year (Air Cargo Industry)” at the Second Annual Middle East Logistics Award (MELA 2007). He was inducted into the “Lloyd’s FTB Asia Hall of Fame” at the Asia Logistics Awards in October 2006 and into the TIACA’s “Hall of Fame” in April 2005, in recognition of his efforts and contributions to the air cargo industry and for his achievements as head of Emirates’ cargo division. In October 2003 he received the 2003 “International Ai Cargo Achievement Award” from The World Trade Centre Miami for “Excellence in Promoting East-West Trade”. In In December 2002, Air Cargo News, USA named him “Cargo Executive of The Year”. In March 2000, Mr Menen was recognized for his efforts with a “Special Achievement Award” by the International Freighting Weekly (IFW) November 2007
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