International logistics
An authoritative reference guide to the complexities of global operations.
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| Other Authors | |
|---|---|
| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
New York :
AMACOM,
©2002.
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| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Subjects | |
| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 0814426735 9780814426739 9781601198501 1601198507 9780814406663 0814406661 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource (xiii, 442 pages) : illustrations |
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Table of Contents:
- Overview
- Governments' interest and involvement in international logistics
- Logistics in different parts of the world
- Ocean ships and shipping
- Chartering bulk ocean carriers
- The ocean liner contract system
- International air transportation
- Surface transport to and from ports, and to and from Canada and Mexico
- Seaports, airports, canals, and tunnels
- International logistics functions and intermediaries
- Terms of sale and payment
- Documentation and insurance
- Logistics of export product movement
- International sourcing
- Logistics of famine relief
- The role of logistics in international supply chain management
- Future issues in international logistics.