1. Choosing air freight
The decision to use air freight to transport goods is the result of a convergence between the major characteristics of this mode of transport and the expectations and motivations of customers.
1.1 Special features of air freight
They derive from the physical and economic characteristics of aircraft as a means of transporting goods. Seen from this angle, airplanes go fast, they're safe, they offer relatively more volume than weight, and they're rather expensive.
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Resources
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
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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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