International Freight Transport

International Freight Transport presents the key changes and issues in the fast-moving industries of trade and transport. It includes coverage of regional trade groupings, the emergence of new large economies (i.e. BRIC countries), and pivotal regions such as the Middle East and Central America where major projects, such as new and widened canals, are underway or planned. These changes could redraw the trade map with major implications for transport patterns and solutions. Blending geography, economics, politics and trade, International Freight Transport provides insight into a wide range of topics, including: globalisation; demand versus supply; buyers and sellers; transport regulation, geography, modes and methods; transport ownership; alliances; and safety and security. The book is the only comprehensive and accessible book on international transport available.

The International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Manual is used throughout Australia in the training of International Freight Forwarders, and in colleges as a reference and practical guide in the study of International Transport and Trade.This edition is a complete revision and expansion, and covers most factors involved in International Freight Forwarding, Trade and Transport. It aims to provide the reader, whether a forwarder, trader, customs broker, or simply an interested student, with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable the achievement of the common objectives of traders and forwarders when selling, buying and moving cargo internationally.The book includes a Dictionary of Terms and chapters on the following topics: The International Forwarding & Customs Broking Industry in Australia; Sale Contracts and Incoterms®; Shipping & Aircargo Services; Australian Domestic Transport ¿ An Overview; Freight Rates & Shipment Costs; Route Selection; Export Bookings, Clearances, & Cargo Receival in Australia; Packing, Stowing, Marking and Containerisation of Cargo; Cargo Insurance; Surveys and other inspections of cargo; Australian Government export/import controls and processes; Duty Drawback & the Tradex Scheme; Documentation, including many samples of documents; Contracts of Carriage, International Conventions relating to the Carriage of Goods, Bills of Lading and Air Waybills; Special Cargoes - Perishables, Art Works, High value, and Exhibition goods; Dangerous Goods Transportation; Aviation Transport Security; Foreign Country Import Formalities;Written in easy to understand language, the book provides a vast amount of valuable information, and is an essential tool for reference libraries or for persons studying International Trade or Logistics.

Intermodal Freight Transportation conceptualizes intermodal transport as a set of physical, logical, financial and contractual flows, examining the barriers that impact intermodal freight services and the resulting performance variables. The book covers transport modes, agents, supply and demand patterns, key drivers, trends influencing the freight transportation sector, the evolution of supply and logistics chains, and the impacts of technological advancements, such as autonomous vehicles and e-commerce. In addition, the book covers transport agents, such as shippers, freight forwarders, integrators, and customs, as well as the demand for freight transport services and the key properties of goods. Readers will find a variety of new tools for analyzing and building effective transport chains that addresses component technology, information, responsibility, and financing dimension, along with sections on key organizational, regulatory, infrastructure and technological barriers. The book concludes with a look into the future of the freight transport sector. Presents a step-by-step approach that introduces key topics for understanding efficient intermodal transportation Focuses on the concept of fitness between the modes of transport profiles Contains numerous, real-world case studies throughout Examines performance metrics

The editors as well as the authors of these essays should be commended for bringing together and discussing within this volume many of the important issues facing globalized freight movements. Robert Martin, The Professional Geographer . . . Leinbach and Capineri have produced an interesting and useful addition to the literature on this massive subject. . . Anthony Beresfore, International Journal of Maritime History Globalization is a fashionable issue. But solid research on the conditions and implications for freight transport is badly missing. This volume contains a unique set of high-quality contributions on freight transport in the age of globalization. It offers a wealth of original insights to both the research and policy-making community. Peter Nijkamp, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands The worldwide movement of freight has emerged as one of the most critical and dynamic aspects of the transport sector. The contributors to this study examine the current state of global freight transport, with an emphasis on Europe and North America and their extra-regional linkages. These original contributions synthesize existing knowledge, highlight new developments, problems and possible solutions, and underscore the need for further research. The book s starting point is the fact that freight transport is the main element supporting global supply and commodity chains, from the transformation of raw materials to market distribution and after-market services. However, as the authors point out, the rising costs associated with security and various other constraints, as well as the complexity of getting goods delivered, is adding to profit pressures faced by manufacturers around the globe. Despite the application of technology and increasingly efficient solutions to the movement of freight, constraint points and conditions obstructing smooth operations and sustainability have developed. These difficulties affect both the environment and economic growth. Examining the issues from four critical perspectives intermodality, e-commerce and technology, logistics, and sustainability Globalized Freight Transport captures the concern for the viability of freight systems and the ways they are impacting the global economy. This cutting-edge study will be of great interest to students and scholars of transportation, as well as to public sector policymakers and private sector managers.

The movement of cargo between the UK and overseas markets - and the administration surrounding it - can be complex. Each transport mode has its own ground rules and such mystery can appear daunting to any newcomer. This reference book aims to unravel these complexities. It covers topics such as: transport modes; insurance; customs practice; e-commerce; documentation; and payment for exports. It is designed to be a comprehensive tool for freight forwarders, shippers, importers, exporters and transport operators.

Book provides insight into all stages involved in the international freight transport process i.e. from when the goods are collected from the supply point such as the warehouse of the exporter, processed through customs at export, delivered to terminal and loaded on the departing means of transport for international movement up to destination. At the time of continuous change in international trade, shipping and logistics, its appropriate Oscar Kamara has chosen to write international freight movement, a unique guide to the process of moving the bought overseas item or goods, transporting them through the different stages of the international freight supply chain, up to final delivery at the door step of the buyer at destination. The book provides insight into all stages involved in the international freight transport process, that is, from when the purchased goods are collected from the supply point such as the warehouse of the exporter, processed through customs at export, delivered to terminal and loaded on the departing means of transport for international movement via road, air, pipeline, sea and rail transport modes to include the costs involved. Kamara takes the reader through aspects of the sale process involving the exporter and importer concluding the sales contract, and the payment options available to the buyer or importer. The application of delivery terms "Incoterms(R)2020 rules" with a breakdown of the three elements of Place, cost and risk obligation, a useful tool for exporters and importers in making the right selling and buying decision. The packing options, documentation involved and required to get the whole process complete, Pre shipment inspection, and consolidation, are covered in detail. Interface operations have been explained in detail, with emphasis on the importance of smooth flow of cargo as an aid to the push and pull dynamics of the supply chain. The book covers the core activity of maritime transport operations, legal aspects, safety matters, the markets, the trades and the application of worldscale100 in tanker chartering. Transit insurance commonly referred to as marine insurance, containerization or freight unitization, hinterland operations and their relation with industrial production as a means of generating demand for the service provider, are looked at comprehensively too. The book will prove a useful tool for strategy planners within the export import trade and freight transport industries, students studying international trade, procurement, transport and logistics at college and university level as well as industry professionals, importers and exporters.