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Logistics Training Program on Food Grain Storage and Transport

Professional Certification in Post-Harvest Logistics, Warehouse Management & Bulk Grain Movement

Pertecnica Engineering presents a specialized Logistics Training Program on Food Grain Storage and Transport, designed for professionals involved in the movement of food grains from farm gates to storage silos, procurement agencies, processing units, and international markets.

The program addresses real-time challenges in transportation, warehousing, pest management, quality control, and bulk movement of essential grains such as wheat, rice, pulses, and millets under both government and private sector supply chains.

Why This Training is Essential

  • India moves over 300 million tonnes of food grains annually, requiring robust and efficient logistics.

  • Challenges such as spoilage, moisture damage, rodent attacks, poor packaging, and inventory mismatch plague the grain sector.

  • Government procurement (like FCI, NAFED) and private traders demand trained professionals to manage grain flow, quality, and compliance.

This training helps you develop technical, operational, and documentation capabilities across every node of the grain supply chain.

Who Should Join

  • Logistics professionals working in agri or warehousing sectors

  • Warehouse managers and FCI depot staff

  • Food procurement agents, NGOs, and Agri-export firms

  • Students of agriculture, food technology, or supply chain

  • Rural entrepreneurs and cooperatives

  • Quality control teams in food & grain distribution networks

Course Modules

1. Overview of Food Grain Logistics in India

  • Supply chain flow: Farm → Procurement → Storage → Movement → Millers/Retailers

  • Role of central and state agencies (FCI, CWC, SWC, NAFED)

  • Private vs Public procurement and storage

2. Storage Systems and Warehouse Operations

  • Bag storage vs bulk silo storage – advantages and limitations

  • Scientific storage practices – stacking, aeration, fumigation

  • Inventory rotation (FIFO, LIFO), monitoring tools, safety protocols

3. Transportation and Distribution

  • Grain movement by rail, truck, containers, and barges

  • Seasonal movement planning and inter-state coordination

  • Packaging, loading/unloading standards, and minimizing transit losses

4. Quality Control and Sampling Protocols

  • Moisture testing, pest infestation, and grading techniques

  • Inspection and acceptance guidelines during procurement

  • Documentation: Gate pass, Stack-wise register, QC certificates

5. Government and Export Documentation

  • E-procurement systems, e-Way Bills, labelling norms

  • Essential Commodities Act compliance, export permits

  • Handling international shipments – bulk vessel or containerized grains

Model Case Studies

Case Study 1: Food grain movement from Punjab to Eastern India via FCI
Case Study 2: Rice storage loss prevention using controlled atmosphere silos
Case Study 3: Export of pulses to Africa – Container logistics and packaging issues

Key Takeaways

  • Learn how to manage large-scale grain storage and transportation

  • Practical exposure to warehouse registers, grain inspection sheets, and handling SOPs

  • Real-world understanding of FCI operations, private grain movement, and rural supply chains

  • Templates for grain logistics documentation, QC checklists, and transport planning

Course Details

  • Course Start Date: Please contact us for more details

  • Course Fee: Flexible payment options available

  • Admissions Contact: +91-7842430123

  • Duration: 5 Days (Short Term + Real Case Study Support)

  • Mode: Online (with optional in-person sessions for organizations)

Why Pertecnica Engineering?

We specialize in sector-specific logistics training, designed with inputs from FCI engineers, procurement officers, agri-logistics planners, and international commodity traders. This course combines on-ground wisdom and modern logistics tools, making it perfect for real-world application.

Feed the Nation — Move Grains Smarter and Safer

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