International logistics

An authoritative reference guide to the complexities of global operations.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Wood, Donald F., 1935-
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York : AMACOM, ©2002.
Edition2nd ed.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN0814426735
9780814426739
9781601198501
1601198507
9780814406663
0814406661
Physical Description1 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.