New book - Aviation Logistics: The Dynamic Partnership of Air Freight and Supply Chain 
London - Kogan Page is delighted to announce the publication of Aviation Logistics: The Dynamic Partnership of Air Freight and Supply Chain by Michael Sales (ISBN: 9780749472702, £39.99). Endorsed by The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), the book explains how the rapidly evolving global logistics industry works in close partnership with the aviation operators to achieve fast and efficient facilitation. This book:
  • Examines different product sectors used by air freight and how carriers are responding to market demands with new methods and technologies
  • Reviews changes in manufacturing and production methods
  • Illustrates how different challenges are met in varied markets through insightful case studies
  • Features contributions from a team of experts, including: Oliver Evans, Chief Cargo Officer at Swiss International Airlines Ltd, and Stan Wraight, who has over 40 years of industry experience gained through both senior management and board level positions at KLM Cargo, Atlas Air and AirBridge Cargo
  • Includes chapters on: the economic importance of this industry, history, airports, handling, forwarding, perishables, express, security, environment, IATA, Customs and views of the future
“It is very critical that all aspects of the industry embrace the future and let future drive today. We tend to operate in unchartered territory more often than ever. Those who are able to anticipate change and support the change effectively will be the winners. In Aviation Logistics, the authors bring to the fore the various realities of air cargo business and its role in keeping the wheels of commerce rolling. This book is a compilation of looking at various aspects of our business by experts in the field, which guarantees its authority”.   Ray Menen, Former Head of Emirates SkyCargo and one-time President TIACA