Master's Exam: Organisation of Transport Modes & Management

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o : 24-04344/L/MINESUP/SG/DDES/ESUP/SDA/NS du 11 JUIN 2024
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Total Marks: 100
Instructions to Candidates
 Answer Question 1 (Compulsory) and ANY TWO (02) other questions.
 Answers must demonstrate analytical reasoning, operational understanding, and strategic
application.
 Use relevant examples from transport systems, particularly within Cameroon or developing
economies.
 Present answers clearly and logically.
QUESTION 1: COMPULSORY CASE STUDY (40 Marks)
Case Study: Multimodal Transport Organisation in Cameroon
Cameroon Integrated Logistics (CIL) is a logistics company coordinating the movement of
imported goods from the Port of Douala to inland cities such as Yaoundé, Ngaoundéré, and
N’Djamena (Chad). The company uses multiple transport modes including road transport, rail
services operated along the Douala–Ngaoundéré corridor, and temporary storage platforms.
Despite increasing demand, CIL faces several operational challenges:
 Poor coordination between road and rail transport schedules
 Underutilisation of transport equipment (trucks and handling machinery)
 Frequent vehicle downtime due to inadequate maintenance planning
 High operating costs linked to inefficient resource allocation
 Congestion at loading and unloading points
 Lack of integrated planning between logistics partners
Management aims to reorganise transport modes and optimise the use of material resources.
Required
a) Identify and analyse five organisational problems affecting transport modes coordination. (10
marks)
Master’s degree du 7eme Semestre/7th Semester Exam
Enseignant / Lecturer:
Niveau/level : 4
Année Académique/Academic Year 2025-2026
Spécialités/speciality :LOGISTICS AND
TRANSPORT ENGINEERING
Durée/Duration : 2 Hours
Session : NORMALE
UE/course Code: UE/course : ORGANISATION OF TRANSPORT MODES AND MANAGEMENT OF TRANSPORT

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b) Evaluate the advantages and limitations of road and rail transport modes in the Cameroonian
logistics context. (10 marks)
c) Propose a transport organisation plan to improve multimodal coordination and operational
efficiency. (10 marks)
d) Recommend four management tools or indicators to optimise the utilisation of transport
equipment and material resources. (10 marks)
QUESTION 2 (30 Marks)
Explain the concept of organisation of transport modes and its importance in logistics systems.
Your answer should discuss:
 Modal choice criteria
 Multimodal and intermodal transport systems
 Cost–service trade-offs
 Infrastructure constraints
 Operational coordination
QUESTION 3 (30 Marks)
Effective management of material resources is essential in transport operations.
Discuss how logistics managers can optimise:
 Fleet allocation and utilisation
 Preventive maintenance systems
 Handling equipment management
 Capacity planning and scheduling
Provide practical examples.
QUESTION 4 (30 Marks)
Transport organisations must balance efficiency and sustainability.
Critically analyse how transport managers can improve performance through:
 Resource planning and optimisation
 Digital fleet management systems
 Risk and downtime management
 Sustainable transport practices
Illustrate your answer using examples from developing economies.
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