Air Logistics Handbook Air Freight and the Global Supply Chain

Name: Air Logistics Handbook Air Freight and the Global Supply Chain
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ISBN: 9780415643658

ISBN-10: 0415643651

ISBN-13: 9780415643658

Edition: 2013

Authors: Michael Sales

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Why study air cargo? Consider that this sector moves only 2% of the global volume of goods but a huge 35% by value, reserved for the most costly and time-sensitive products. Air logistics is an economically and strategically important industry, and a rich source of opportunity for graduating students and logistics or SCM professionals. Get a head start in this vital part of your business with this comprehensive and lively overview. It’s the only book available to focus on the role of air freight in the global supply chain. It includes a brief history; the functions of the various players in the industry (forwarders, airlines, airports, government agencies); regulations and restrictions;…

Book details

List price: $44.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 6/27/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

Michael Sales specializes in press relations and consultancy for the transport industry. He has handled a number of prestigious clients, including Airports of Paris, Air France Express, Athens International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, ECS, Basque regional industrial promotion, Dï¿½sseldorf Airport, Budapest Airport and many more. He is also a freelance journalist.



List of figures


Contributors


Foreword



Preface



Introduction to the world of air freight



Why air cargo works



Further reading



The air freight supply chain




The viability of air freight



A brief history of the air freight industry



Airports: the vital connection



Ground handling and IT systems for cargo processing



Perishable supply chain



Animals by air



Security



The charter broker



Air freight to the rescue



The role of freighters: past, present and future



Heavy-lift air transportation



Express and mail




Technology in air freight



The environment



Crime in air logistics



Careers in air freight


Epilogue: the future


Freedoms for airlines


Glossary of common terms


Index