Statistical sampling methods of cargo state at the port

Abstract

It is well known that the statistical sampling methods are effective methods to improve the quality of the products produced by the industry. These methods also form the basis of modern systems of quality management. So arises the question of the possibility to apply statistical sampling methods in rendering material services primarily in the logistics and on transport, as well as in the activity of freight forwarding companies. The application of sampling methods in the shipping process is studied on the example of the particular situation. The role of forwarder and carrier commercial interest which is defined by comparing the costs of survey of cargo loaded on the ship and penaltry for defective goods, charged by the consignee at the port of unloading on the one hand, and the economies of above mentioned penaltries achieved due to the surveyor information about state of the cargo loaded from the other side is determined. The discussed sampling methods of cargo control at the may be useful in the practice of forwarding companies. The application of above mentioned methods may be useful to minimize the risks connected with the carrier liability for the safety of cargo and in this way improve the quality of shipping process management.