The Air Logistics Handbook: Air Freight and the Global Supply Chain
While the air cargo sector moves only 2% of the global volume of goods, it accounts for 35% by value, reserved for only the most time-sensitive and costly products, which renders air logistics an economically and strategically important industry. This book focuses on the role of air freight in the global supply chain. A brief history is included, as well as the functions of the various industry players, such as forwarders, airports, government agencies and airlines. Regulations and restrictions, as well as terrorism management are also covered. The benefits of air transportation are detailed and weighed against its environmental impacts, with regard to the question of sustainability. Also included are chapters are ground handling, perishable supply chain, animals by air, security, heavy lift air transportation, express and mail, crime in air freight, and careers in air freight. In an increasingly globalized world, the future of the industry is considered. Case studies from real-life examples and contributions from global industry experts are included.
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Routledge
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Authors:
- Sales, Marcio
- Publication Date: 2013-7-2
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Pagination: 240p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air cargo; Air mail service; Animals; Crimes aboard aircraft; Ground handling; History; Logistics; Perishables; Regulations; Supply chain management; Sustainable development; Terrorism; Transportation careers
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Freight Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration; I70: Traffic and Transport;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01516251
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 9780415643658
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 28 2014 12:32PM