The Air Logistics Handbook: Air Freight and the Global Supply Chain
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (950 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415643651 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Required reading for ERAU class For those about to take the class, it's not nearly as painful as many other textbooks. In fact the class was one of the more enjoyable ones. If you're not keenly interested in air cargo history, regulation and management, then this book is not for you.. dotocomo said ok but express portion a rip off. To base an entire chapter on the express industry under a university shipment race is not a proper analysis, other chapters were just showpieces promoting their own agendas, overall not worth the fifty dollars and had expected a lot more for my hard earned money. "Good book" according to Amazon Customer. Good book
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. Get a head start in this vital part of your business with this comprehensive and lively overview. It includes a brief history; the functions of the various players in the industry (forwarders, airlines, airports, government agencies); regulations and restrictions; terrorism management. Air logistics is an economically and strategically i
Written by industry experts and practitioners, the book covers all the relevant aspects of the complexity of air freight and logistics: from ground handling to the current key issues of security and environmental concerns. The book is a key textbook for students studying air transport, logistics and supply chain management as well as industry professionals wanting to get a better understanding of air freight and its characteristics.'Robert Mayer, Course Leader Air transport and Logistics Management, University of Huddersfield. He was President, Chairman & CEO of TIACA and Chairman of British Cargo Airline Alliance and Chairman of the Air League'Very little has been written up to now on air cargo logistics although it is a global, fast growing and dynamic industry. A useful guide for students and industry newcomers.'Chris Foyle,was Chairman & MD of Air Foyle,
Michael Sales is Managing Director of IMC Creations, UK specializing in public relations and consultancy. Clients include Airports of Paris, Air France Express, Athens International airport, Cologne Bonn airport, ECS, Basque regional industrial promotion and Düsseldorf airport