2. Resources
Like other modes of transport, air freight requires the deployment of substantial and costly resources, even though it only handles a small proportion of international trade by weight:
in-flight (aircraft) and ground (trucks) capabilities;
terminal installations at airports ;
increasingly sophisticated information systems.
But this list lacks the essential element: people. To quote a 16th-century French economist: "There is no wealth but man". There can be no quality service without quality, well-trained personnel, whatever the job: sales or operations, line management, IT or accounting, not forgetting the cabin crew on cargo aircraft.
Freight functions requiring human qualities are as follows:
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Bibliography
Organizations
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National organizations
AUTF – Association of freight transport users http://www.autf.fr
This site offers numerous links to regulatory information sites, government sites (relevant ministries), training sites, export assistance organization...
Suppliers
(Non-exhaustive list)
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Education and training
AFT-IFTIM (transport and logistics training) http://www.aft-iftim.com/ (documentary sources)
European Transport School (EET) http://www.promotrans.asso.fr
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Websites
Cargo hub Air freight search engine http://cargohub.ecritel.net/fr/accueil/index.phphttp://cargohub.ecritel.net/fr/trans_aerien/index.php
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