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Elements of Transport and Logistics (Elements of Overseas Trade)
Elements of Transport and Logistics - Elements of Overseas Trade Author:Don Benson, Geoffrey Whitehead This work sets out the basic principles of transport which underlie the international physical distribution of goods. The text describes the roles played by the way, the terminal, the unit of carriage and the motive power in movements by road, rail, sea, air, inland waterway and pipelines. It also explains how transport and logistics bridge the ... more »gap between producers and consumers, and how safe arrival is ensured. The text covers materials handling, warehousing, physical distribution, inventory control and environmental impacts.« less