Essays on Cargo

Introduction

Trade was one of the most important economic activities of the ancient civilization. Initially trade was mainly conducted on land .As the scope of the activity expanded with time, another mode of transportation; water transport started to become gradually important and started to attract the attention of commercial enterprises. As this mode of transport became more important, there arose a need for the formulation of insurance scheme to protect the water vessels, the passengers, and cargo for the various risks that they faced in this transport mode. Marine insurance is therefore one of the oldest forms of insurance that Continue reading...

The paper talks about the history and emergence of Cargo Cults and their religious beliefs, practices and rituals. Cargo cults are part of the various contemporary forms of religious movements. Since the time of their emergence after the Second World War these Cargo Cults have continued to intrigue people because of their unorthodox ways of worship. The paper is focused on their habits and beliefs, and also talks about how these cults emerged and what seems to be their future. Even though most Cargo Cults are extinct the only one that continues is the John Frum cult, which is Continue reading...

1.0 Overview of Air Cargo Industry
The logistics and air freight industry or the air courier industry includes the organizations that deliver packages, mail and messages to businesses and individuals across the globe (Birla, 2012). This report analyzes the external environment of the Air Cargo Industry.
2.0 Major trends, threats and opportunities in the Cargo Industry
The increasing demand of the courier services has provided FedEx air cargo industry with different opportunities, however, the there exists few threats as well. The potential opportunities that the external environment provides to air cargo industry in the next 3-5 years are as Continue reading...

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Airport Development
2.2.1 Airport History
The history of the development of airports worldwide dates back to the late 1800s with the first ever professionally functional airport according to NYC Aviation (2012) was developed in the outskirts of Paris dubbed Port Aviation. This fact is however indispute since other factions lay claims to being the world’s first or oldest airport. For instance according to Prince George’s Department of Parks and Recreation (2010) College Park Airport in Maryland is the oldest airport that is functional to this day having been established in 1909 by Wilbur Wright. Continue reading...

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Introduction

Loss prevention stands as a strong issue in studies pertaining to security maintenance. It is important to prevent problems involving the disappearance of important articles ranging from computer data to cargo contents to ensure proper transportation of private information. As an added insurance of securing exchange of articles in data and cargo formats, loss prevention is a crucial arena that requires constant improvements. Yet, to help identify the needed improvements, it is important to focus on a particular issue on loss prevention – the involvement of well-meaning factors as intrusions.
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Abstract 3

Introduction 4
Shipbrokers Chartering 5
The Ship-broking Market 6
Diverse Industry 6
Dry – Cargo Markets 7
Ship-Owners’ Preference for Shipbrokers 8
Identify carriers for cargoes and cargoes for carriers 8
Information Source 8
Dispute Resolver 9
Conclusion 10
Abstract
Shipbrokers have a significant influence on day to day business transactions when it comes to charters and sales and purchase activities in the markets. The ship-owners value the brokers’ capabilities for negotiation, knowledge, and information and their perception in the market. In additional businesses, the luxury-oriented services create goodwill and brokers that are involved in luxurious practices recognize them considerably Continue reading...

Abstract

Cargo transport is generally the transportation of goods over varying regions with commercial instincts. There are different modes of transportation employed to ensure successful mobility of goods. The mode to be used varies mainly on the type and size of goods, region over which the goods are to be transported, cost and to some extent the urgency required. Logistics generally refers to all the processes involved in the transportation of physical goods from their point of production or original locality to the intended destination. Different products possess different forms of logistics. In essence, the logistics differ for different products Continue reading...

Operational Factors

These factors majorly concerns three aspects of an industry or company’s work. They include the work processes, employee training and scheduling of employees’ and machinery tasks. In this case study, the operational factors that can be identified include scheduling and validation testing. The validation tests that were required to be done for the supply of the grain to different countries were different and they were to be observed. Additionally, the exporting country had to schedule the loading processes such that the traces of carmoisine could only be found in the appropriate cargo. When these were breached, the operational Continue reading...

Marine or Maritime Insurance is the oldest form of insurance. It is a variant of insurance for which the subjects are boats or ships, and particularly the cargos the ships carry. Although most countries of the world have their own laws relating to insurance, an online article entitled Marine Insurance Facts (anon, n.d.) published by United Marine Insurance of Australia notes that in most cases insurance of commercially-operated ships comes under the jurisdiction of “Admiralty Law”, described in a Guide to Admiralty Law (anon, n.d.) published on the HG.org website.

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Introduction

In the beginning, the aviation promoters wanted to find a way in which they can make good use of the airplane. In 1910, one of them came up with the idea that they can transport packages, thus the air freight business began. According to the records, the first shipment began with the transportation of a bolt of silk in Ohio from Dayton to Columbus. The other shipment was in 1919, from Washington DC to Chicago where they were moving the convertible bomber. The equipment was heavy, therefore the transportation had to be delayed and the plane landed in Ohio. Continue reading...

Research Paper Outline

- Introduction
- Research Question
- Technology and The Air Transport
- Advanced Air Traffic Control Systems
- Collision Avoidance and Traffic Alerts Systems
- Online Reservation and Booking Systems
- Social Media
- Technology in the Rail Transport
- Positive Train Control
- Trip Optimizer Technology
- Real-time Train Information System
- Technology and The Maritime Transportation
- Ship Motion Monitoring, Forecasting and Decision Support
- Marine Automation System
- Oil Mist Detection Systems
- Technology and Truck Transportation
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Automatic Vehicle Location
- Smart Cards
- Travel Information Services
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- Panamax. In case of bulk carrier, it is about 65/82,000 dwt, 7 hatches/holds, it is usually without gear. In case of tanker, Panamax has about 60/80,000 dwt.
- Capesize – around 120/200,000 dwt, 9 hatches/holds, without gear.
- VLCC – Very Large Crude Carrier – about 240/320,000 dwt.
- Handysize. In case of bulk carrier, it has about 20/35,000 dwt, 4 or 5 hatches/holds. It is geared with 25-35 ton cranes. In case of tanker, it has about 10/37,000 dwt.
- Handymax – about 36/49,000 dwt, 5 hatches/holds. It is geared with 25-35 ton cranes.
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Introduction

Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) is the price invoiced by a seller including the insurance of cargo, and all other charges incurred up to the destination port. During shipping of goods, there are challenges incurred when preparing the CIF quote. The main challenge is to ensure that all the necessary costs are included. Many of the cost items are readily available to the seller while the transporter prepares the others. Therefore, a description of the goods and their specifications must be accurate during the preparation of the CIF (Billings, 2003). All measures taken must be in standard form.

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Brief History

The Emirates Airlines is a wholly-owned company by the government of Dubai in United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a part of a larger conglomerate, the Emirates Group which comprises companies in diverse areas such as aviation support service, hotel and tours, IT and engineering, etc. Emirates Airlines has taken advantage of the “open skies” policy of Dubai. Notable persons in the company are Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Maurice Flanagan who laid-out the business plan of the Emirates Airlines in 1984 (Bloomberg Newsweek, 2014). It was established on top of the Dubai National Air Transport Association ( Continue reading...

For effective intermodalism, there needs to be a determined connectivity measurement. This implies the mode that cargo is transported from one destination to another (OECD, 2001). Connectivity also implies the amount of cargo that the intermodal system can carry in a single trip. To measure the connectivity of mode of transport, there is need for a consideration of federal policies that foster cargo intermodalism. Effective intermodalism also includes of a terminal database that should not only include connectivity, but also cargo service terminals. The database facilitates calculations of all terminals with intermodal links, and also should create a consolidated Continue reading...

Introduction

China Airlines is the largest airline in Taiwan. It is also the flag bearer of the Republic of China. The company was started in 1959 with the aim of enhancing transport in the larger China region. This company is not directly owned by any of the states. It is owned and managed by the China Airlines Group, which is a constituent of the China Aviation Development Foundation. The government of the republic of China is the owner of the China Aviation Development Foundation. The company main operates from the Taiwan International Airport. Most of its destinations are Asia, Europe, Continue reading...

One of the most controversial naval disasters back in the early 1900s is the sinking of the passenger liner RMS Titanic while on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. According to historians, the infamous passenger liner had a collision with an unnoticed iceberg somewhere in the southeast of Halifax. However, there have been theories pointing out that it was not the Titanic which sank. Others noted that it was done on purpose for the insurance coverage of the passenger liner. Even before the infamous sinking, the liner has already received enough doubt and criticism due to the Continue reading...

Literature

In Chapter 3, George, in Ninety Percent of Everything, writes about the life of seafarers from the 1900s to the present. In bringing to life the world of the seafarers of the 1900s, George writes that there was so much at stake before the advent of technology. Who would have thought that life at sea could have been so tough, when all people do, is talk about the adventure and pleasure of travel that is associated with it. This, she says, is far from true. Carrying cargo from one corner of the earth to the other involved a lot Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

The Transport Security Administration (TSA) estimates that there are close to 1.8 million passengers passing through airports in the U.S. everyday. This makes airport security checks a vital part of security operations across the nation. The TSA oversees these operations under the directive of Homeland Security in collaboration with various airline companies to ensure optimal security for passengers and staff at airports. Several standardized security checks enhance security whist reducing crime rates in airports implemented by the TSA include use of Biometric Technology and Pre-Check programs. While these efforts are successful in reducing crime rates, there is little to Continue reading...

Intermodal Transport System as a Solution to Dynamic Supply Chain Demands

Intermodal transportation is one of the prime trends of supply chains impacting the contemporary transportation industry. In the recent past, higher demand, greater government oversight, higher fuel costs, and driver shortages have all squeezed capacity in the transportation industry (“Vielhaber” n.p.). All of these situations have multiple implications on everything ranging from timing of cargo to pricing. Therefore, executives on the other hand are seeking for a solution to achieve and maintain a supply chain that is cost-effective. One solution that they have found is intermodal transportation (“Vielhaber” n.p.). In the modern global community, it has become outdated for Continue reading...

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- Briefly summarize the history of Air Traffic Control / NAS. Include an explanation of some key players and events. (1-2 pages)
The evolution of Air Traffic Control began with the Post Office scheduling regular flights in 1918. The commercial air industry encouraged and supported the Air Commerce Act of 1926, which lent Federal support to the aviation industry. Subsequent to the act, which charged the Secretary of Commerce with key tasks such as fostering air commerce, issuing and enforcing air traffic rules, licensing pilots, certificating aircraft, establishing airways, and operating and maintaining aids to air Continue reading...

Mark Peterson

Bank of Florida
9180 Beachview

Miami Florida 88900

Dear Mark
The following business plan is in effect a proposal to begin a lucrative and profitable partnership which will enable both ourselves and the Bank of Florida to contribute to Florida’s economy while increasing our involvement with an industry which has recently recovered from recessionary effects and forms a key component in Florida’s economy.
The business that has been proposed below involves the retailing of marine safety equipment as well as various services related to marine industry safety. We believe that Florida’s reputation as one of the largest marine economies Continue reading...

Literature

There is so much to learn of an industry that has the dubious distinction of being oblivious to the public despite its size. The shipping industry, for all its worth, does not seem to attract the glamour or charisma that airlines have. This is because there are few people traveling by sea these days. The only time people really look seaward is when they plan on going on a cruise. Even then, it is only the luxury cruise liners that are given prominence. I really don’t know whether the following will come as a shock or surprise, but Continue reading...

The transport industry has been aware of security and safety issues for a long time. However, a recent resurgence in terrorist activity and piracy has prompted the industry to be more alert to security. Security threats manifest mostly in the form of terrorist activity, theft, and (organized) crime. The effects of this insecurity are far-reaching as they can cause the spread of pandemics, destabilize and economy, or facilitate the growth and power of a terrorist group. Security threat to transportation could also cause serious environmental damage if the cargo was, for example, a potent industrial chemical or radioactive material. Continue reading...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This report has covered the major marketing concerns that need to be undertaken by the new company, to flourish their operations in an effective way. Report has considered the most important aspect of marketing that is branding starting with an overview of global airline industry and its current operations, in the first part. While discussing the issues and importance of branding, it has recommended the desired brand identity for a new airline company. Second part has focused on strategies, to launch the airline service internationally, nationally and regionally. This part includes justified marketing mix for the airline company. Followed Continue reading...

Introduction

Globalization may be described as the increased interconnectedness and flows between world regions and cultures. Today, this interconnectedness is apparent in major events. Although globalization is usually associated with positive outcomes, it may have negative ones as well. For example, when disasters happen on the world stage, the interconnectedness and flow between regions accentuates the problem. No disaster depicts this fact clearer than the Prestige tanker disaster. In November 19 2002, The Beaches of Galicia in North-Western Spain were covered in thick sheets of heavy fuel oil known as Crude oil 4 (Gimenez 1). This was part of a Continue reading...

Personal and Professional Development

Introduction
All of us wish to do well in our life and in order to do well we need to develop ourselves constantly in a way to excel in our personal and professional life. To keep in pace with the ever-changing world, the organizational needs also go through a transformation over time. As and when the changes take place in the organizations, it is mandatory for every employee to develop himself with the changing trend to fit into the emerging work environment. In case of an employee failing to develop himself with the changing time, chances of his falling Continue reading...

Airport operators are defined by their initiative to implement a broad spectrum of operational strategies that would ensure an interrupted mobilization of people and cargo in and out of the port location. The entire airport operation encompasses several levels of operational standards geared towards a specific function. However, airport operators are also facing relevant issues that have an immense impact to their entire operation. In 28th of December 2012, a powerful winter storm unleashed about 30 centimeters of snow on the Northeastern part of United States. In addition, fierce winds wrecked havoc as it hit New England resulting to Continue reading...

The Impact of 9/11 on Global Logistics

Q1. Is a security oriented culture applied to the supply chain just good business? Explain!
- Before making assumptions whether security-oriented culture in logistics is just to maintain good business, it is important to understand what security-oriented culture is about. It is the application of procedures, policies and technology to protect assets within the supply chain from eminent threats (Closs et al., 2002). Given the description of security and the culture it implies, its application to supply chain is just good business. It is because security is part of process strategy that involves implementation of effective security measures for Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Educational Institution
NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATE IN MEDICINE: james e. rothman
Since 1901, the Nobel Foundation, which was established as a bequeath of the late Alfred Nobel has awarded Nobel Prizes in five notable fields of global achievement, among which is Physiology or Medicine. Featured in this article is the recipient of one of the three foreemost scientists who received that award in 2013, James E. Rothman. Along with Randy Schekman and Thomas Sudhof whose work alongside Rothman’s paved for the discovery of machinery regulating vesicle traffic, a major transport system in human cells. This achievement represents an advancement Continue reading...

Introduction

Founded in 2003, Etihad Airways is the second largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), next to Emirates airlines. Operating over 1,000 flights weekly to 96 destinations all across the world, Etihad is a cargo/passenger airline, generating revenues of $4.8 billion and a net profit of $42 million (Etihad Airways, 2011). The current mission of the company is to become the world's best airline company by giving passengers a unique experience of hospitality that exudes the generosity and warmth of the Arabian culture. It understands its responsibility as a corporate citizen in the community and the environment, Continue reading...

Introduction

Purpose of the Essay
Every organization requires an objective point of view every now and then in order to critically assess its performance. This is exactly what this paper aims to do. It aims to look into the performance of an organization located in Singapore. As the organization’s transportation manager, the specific aspect of its performance that I will be analyzing is its transportation management. More particularly, I will be looking at the organization’s mode selection criteria, incoterms selection consideration, and security management. These three are important aspects of every company or corporation’s transportation management, and Continue reading...

Introduction

An industry is a group of manufacturers who produce and sell a common product. Products produced have the same consumption purpose but differ on the ingredients and packaging. In addition, products from a certain company are inscribed with company logos and coded with batch numbers. Products from the same industry act as substitutes to each other. Therefore, producers sell them at close-range prices to counter the competitive force of rival producers. Consumers are rational in their consumption behavior and, therefore, will select the best product being sold at an affordable price. (Parker, 2005). Different industries operate under a given Continue reading...

Logistics Planning Paper for Olive Oil 2

Abstract
This work consists of: 15 sheets, 7 parts, a list of references, 6 figures. In my work I suggest a company which deals with the ocean freight activity. My company will transfer olive oil from Spain to the USA. I will explain why I have chosen Spain as a country of olive oil origin. Moreover, I will pay detailed attention not only on the selected counties but also on the ports involved in the work. The activity and the strategy of the company were discussed in details. Also the appeal of the company to clients was touched upon.
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Executive Summary 3

1.0 Introduction (Ahmed) 4
2.0 Planning (Ahmed) 5
3.0 Organization (Abdullah) 7
4.0 Controlling (Mohammed) 8
5.0 Leadership 10
6.0 Conclusion 12
7.0 Recommendation 13

References 15

Appendix A. Emirate Airlines Organizational Structure 17
Executive Summary
The Emirates group is made up of Emirates Airlines owned by the government of Dubai and is based on the busiest airport within the Middle East, and the Dubai National Air Transport Association (DNATA). According to Nagraj (2013), the Emirates Airlines has been a success story ever since the commencement of its activities in 1985 and has continuously recorded huge growths and profits. Over the Continue reading...

International arbitration allows international business persons from different legal backgrounds to amicably solve their grievances. Parties to a contractual agreement or in an international relationship seek an impartial party who carries out the adjudicatory process. The resolution by the arbitrators is usually binding and carries a provision of arbitration in future contractual disputes. International Arbitration has over the last half century gained popularity because of the expeditious nature of the method. Businesses and international traders prefer international arbitration to the domestic legal process. A dispute would usually be handled under the judicial system under which the dispute occurred. Resolving Continue reading...

Norfolk Southern Railroad Company is a corporation that deals with the transportation in the Columbia. It serves more than 22 states in the District of Columbia and operating more than 20000 route mile. It provides rail carriers in the western part of the United States where it transports containers. Therefore, it provides efficient transportation of the products such as industrial and coal in the eastern part through rail carriers.
The company has three main branches operating at the designated areas. The Norfolk and Western is one of the branches that were made in 1881. The second is the Southern Continue reading...

Airline firms that do business need to understand the forces that may impact on their survival. This will enable them understand these forces and how they may impact their performance. This will enable these firms to implement strategies to counter these effects in order to maximize profits. This can assist companies to carry out feasibility studies when planning to enter a new market. This will help it analyze different market segments and assist such companies implement business models that are profitable. Bargaining power of buyers This threat is high because most customers ever search for better deals. As such, Continue reading...

Introduction

Aeronautical Science deals with the development of different aspects of aircraft. The study is in relation to the various aspects that can be accrued to aircrafts, which ranges from the system to its maintenance. The field is big and is coupled with a vast number of careers that are directed towards the design and maintenance of aircraft systems. In the understanding of these systems, the professionals are usually required to have knowledge in aerodynamics, which enables them to understand the aspects of air affects the systems and be better placed for maintenance. The field of Aeronautical Science is broad Continue reading...

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Introduction
The term technology refers to doing things through application of science. In other words, whenever scientific knowledge is in application, then technology comes in (Maia, & D'Agosto, 2013). To realize any improvement, there must be an aspect of technological advancement. It causes positive change in ways of doing things thus changing the output for the better. The kind of technology in use determines the level of output and cost of production (Larson, et al 2013). Technology is therefore one of the core factors that determine profitability of any venture including trucking industry.
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