Objectives :
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Define the relationship between the rapidly evolving global logistics industry and the aviation industry
- Applying different methods and techniques so as to achieve a smooth conveyance of goods.
- Examines how carriers are coming up with new methods and technologies.
- Improve ground handling and road transport, traceability systems and bar-coding, security and screening, and safe delivery of perishable items.
- Determine The impact of IT, list the Change factors, and define the role of the General Handling Agent
- Gain an understanding of Organizations and regulations governing international aviation
Course Outline
Air Cargo
- Supply chains under pressure
- Air cargo's strengths
- Model shift
The World Of Air Cargo
Air Cargo History
- Globalization
- Environmental pressure
- Airport types
- Integrators
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
Freight Forwarder
- The development of the forwarder
- Associations and networks
- Case study: Hellman Worldwide
Cool Logistics
- The cool chain
- Creating standards
- The cool chain business
- Case study: The Fish Society goes global
- Case study: Live lobster Clearwater perspective
Express And Mails
- Charter brokers
- Animals
- Lift off for heavyweight freighters
- Flying fashion
- Art craft
- On the grid
Cargo Security And Risk
- Crime
- Terrorism
- Natural disasters
- Health hazards
- Cybercrime
- Corruption
Environment
- The issues
- The response
- Air freight's extra burden
Innovation And Trends In Air Logistics
- The industry leaders all agree
- Awards for innovation
- Hanging buying habits
- Case study: Helicopter delivery – What next?
Views On The Future
- Enno Osinga
- Alexis Sioris
- Heiner Siegmund
- Fred Smith
- Dieter Haltmayer
- The future is a challenge
- Michael Sales
- Ram Menen
The Law – Organizations And Regulations Governing International Aviation
- The Warsaw Convention
- Regulatory bodies
- Glossary of common air freight terms
