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Aviation Logistics looks at the function of the air cargo business and its role in global supply chains and logistics. As global economies are constantly evolving, the supply chain business with its transport partners must be proactive for the future. Technology and its resulting efficiency and transparency are therefore a central part of this book. Aviation Logistics examines how carriers are coming up with new methods and technologies to improve ground handling and road transport, traceability systems and barcoding, security and screening, and safe delivery of perishable items (such as in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors).
Endorsed by The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), Aviation Logistics is supplemented with case studies and contributions from a team of experts including Oliver Evans and Stan Wraight, both industry experts.
Online resources available: Air Cargo News' Freighter Directory.
List of contents
- Chapter - 01: Air cargo - trying harder;
- Chapter - 02: The world of air cargo, Oliver Evans, former TIACA;
- Chapter - 03: Air cargo history;
- Chapter - 04: Airport connections;
- Chapter - 05: Cargo handling agents - the impact of IT;
- Chapter - 06: Road feeder service;
- Chapter - 07: Freight forwarder;
- Chapter - 08: Cool logistics;
- Chapter - 09: Express and mail;
- Chapter - 10: Special air cargoes;
- Chapter - 11: Cargo security and risk;
- Chapter - 12: Environment;
- Chapter - 13: Innovation and trends in air logistics;
- Chapter - 14: Views on the future;
- Chapter - 15: The law - organizations and regulations governing international aviation
- Chapter - 16: Glossary of common air freight terms
About the author
Michael Sales specialises 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, Düsseldorf Airport, Budapest Airport and many more. He is also a freelance journalist.
Summary
Looks at the function of the air cargo business and its role in global supply chains and logistics. This book examines how carriers are coming up with new methods and technologies to improve ground handling and road transport, traceability systems and barcoding, security and screening, and safe delivery of perishable items.
Foreword
Online resources: Air Cargo News' Freighter Directory
Report
"Aviation Logistics is a neatly put together study of the past, present, and future of air cargo and transport. Sales adheres to all of the challenges he lays out for the industry as a whole - namely, he integrates coverage of other modes of transportation as appropriate rather than limiting his discussion to the mode he knows best." Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting Point
