The International Air Cargo Industry: A Modal Analysis

The growth of just-in-time delivery and e-commerce has increased the demand for fast and efficient cargo delivery, which has led to the use of air cargo mode to move formerly "bulky" commodities. This volume provides an updated snapshot of the air cargo industry and provides evidence that the development of an internationally competitive sector will generate significant economic benefits.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The demand for fast and efficient cargo delivery has surged significantly with the growth of just-in-time delivery and e-commerce, spanning across the globe. In the past, air cargo was primarily used for transporting high-value goods. However, open international trade, combined with scale/scope economies in air transport and the utilization of modern commercial jets, has made it possible to transport formerly "bulky" commodities by air. This modal choice was unthinkable a generation ago. While the air cargo industry continues to expand, it is not without its controversies or detractors.

To address these challenges, the authors employ a range of empirical techniques and modeling perspectives to explore how air cargo companies provide effective and increasingly affordable services. They highlight how these services contribute to economic growth, trade, and development. The chapters in this volume cover three broad operational areas: costs and competitiveness, shipper services, and international competition and economic development.

This comprehensive volume serves as an updated "snapshot" of the international air cargo industry, providing valuable insights for researchers and policymakers alike. It firmly establishes that the development of an internationally competitive air cargo sector will continue to yield significant economic benefits across the globe.

Weight: 608g
Dimension: 161 x 239 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839092121