ABSTRACT

Air Cargo Management provides a comprehensive and lively overview of the air cargo industry, which is both economically and strategically important in the field of logistics, world trade and supply chain management.

This new edition builds on the success of the previous edition, focusing on the role of air freight in the global supply chain, including areas such as: the main players in the industry; regulations and restrictions; and terrorism management. Updates to this edition include:

  • the role of E-Commerce and its changing influence on the industry;
  • a new chapter on crime, security and terrorism;
  • updated case studies, and
  • new contributors providing professional insight from the industry.

Enriched throughout with international case studies and contributions from industry experts, Air Cargo Management provides a practical approach. It is the perfect companion for undergraduate students studying air logistics, transportation logistics, air cargo and supply chain management. Professionals and managers in the field will also find Sales’ easy style and industry insights useful and applicable to their practice.

chapter 1|15 pages

The air freight supply chain

chapter 2|8 pages

The viability of air freight

chapter 4|21 pages

Airports: the vital connection

chapter 7|12 pages

Animals by air

chapter 8|7 pages

Security: keeping cargo safe

chapter 9|11 pages

Outsourcing: the charter broker

chapter 13|9 pages

Express and mail: fast and faster

chapter 16|10 pages

Crime in air logistics

chapter 17|7 pages

Careers in air freight