TY - BOOK AU - Morrell,Peter S. AU - Klein,Thomas TI - Moving boxes by air: the economics of international air cargo SN - 9780367669805 (pbk.) : U1 - 387.7'44 23 PY - 2020/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Aeronautics, Commercial KW - Freight KW - Economic aspects KW - Transport KW - eflch KW - ukslc N1 - Previous edition: 2011; Includes bibliographical references and index; Specialized N2 - Air cargo is a key element of the global supply chain. It allows outsourcing of manufacturing to other countries and links production in both multinational and smaller enterprises. It has also been the most important driver of certain export industries in countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Chile. As a component of the air transport industry, air cargo makes the crucial difference between profit and loss on many long-haul routes. This second edition offers a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the business and practices of air cargo, with chapters dedicated to key issues such as current trends, market characteristics, regulation, airport terminal operations, pricing and revenues, and environmental impacts ER -