Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Air transportation is a vital component of the supply chain network, handling over 49 million tons of cargo and 35 percent of exported goods by value in 2013, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, it is also extremely expensive to ship via air freight, making it essential that air operations are as efficient as possible to justify this cost.In Aviation Logistics, transportation consultant Michael Sales looks at the close relationship between the rapidly evolving global logistics industry and the aviation industry to achieve this smooth conveyance of goods. Sales also 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). The book is supplemented with case studies and a panel of experts who contribute to the final chapter on future trends. "-- Provided by publisher.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Machine generated contents note: Foreword by Ram Menen -- Welcome to Aviation Logistics 01 Air cargo - trying harder -- Supply chains under pressure -- Air cargo's strengths -- Modal shift 02 The world of air cargo, Oliver Evans, TIACA -- Profit -- Planet -- People 03 Air cargo history -- Regulations and agreements -- The Berlin airlift -- The growth of air freight -- The air freight market today -- Conclusions 04 Airport connections -- Globalization -- Environmental pressures -- Airport types -- Integrators -- Summary 05 Cargo handling agents - the impact of IT -- Early days -- Airlines at the start of computer technology -- Change factors -- The role of the General Handling Agent -- Conclusions 06 Road feeder service -- On the road -- The European market -- Conclusions 07 Freight forwarder -- The development of the forwarder -- Associations and networks -- Case study: Hellmann Worldwide -- 08 Cool logistics -- The cool chain -- Creating standards -- The cool chain business -- Case study: The Fish Society goes global -- Case study: Live lobster Clearwater perspective -- Conclusions 09 Express and mail -- Market sectors -- Changes in trading patterns -- Integrators -- Postal services -- Conclusions 10 Special air cargoes -- Charter brokers -- Animals -- Lift off for heavyweight freighters -- Flying fashion -- Art craft -- On the grid -- Conclusions 11 Cargo security and risk -- Crime -- Terrorism -- Natural disasters -- Health hazards -- Cybercrime -- Corruption -- Conclusions 12 Environment -- The issues -- The response -- Air freight's extra burden 13 Innovation and trends in air logistics -- The industry leaders all agree -- Awards for innovation -- Hanging buying habits -- Case study: Helicopter delivery - what next? 14 Views on the future -- Enno Osinga -- Alexis Sioris -- Heiner Siegmund -- Fred Smith -- Dieter Haltmayer -- The future is a challenge -- Michael Sales -- Ram Menen 15 The law - organizations and regulations governing international aviation -- The Warsaw Convention -- Regulatory bodies -- Glossary of common air freight terms Index.