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The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, 7th Edition
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The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, 7th Edition

by Alan Rushton, Phil Croucher, Dr. Peter Baker
January 2022
Intermediate to advanced
824 pages
25h 8m
English
Kogan Page
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Air transport

Introduction

Unlike sea transport, the air transport industry is just over 100 years old. Due to the very particular requirements associated with the air cargo business it has developed methods of operation that are unique in the world of logistics. These tend to be most noticeable in the field of cargo handling due to the restrictions imposed by the aircraft themselves. The whole area of safety of operation and security from terrorist attacks significantly impacts the business. Due to the specialized nature of air transport this chapter aims to give only a very brief overview. The advantages of transporting goods by air are obvious in that cargo may be carried securely for very long distances in a short space of time. This ...

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ISBN: 9781398602052