Abstract
This paper critiques two air cargo related articles, "Best and the Brightest" by William DeCota, and "U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approves Telair International Blast-Resistant Baggage Container" by Teleflex Incorporated. It looks at how the first article argues that containers have helped the air cargo industry grow, and the second article discusses new container technology. It explores how, although the aviation industry is very well-known for transporting people, the air cargo service is becoming more attractive to shippers as aircraft?s capacity, frequency of lifts, handling facilities, and number of service locations increases.

From the Paper
"Containerization protected the cargo on both the ground and while in flight from things like shift damage, theft, and weather. But, because containers put the entire cargo in one centralized canister, containerization actually made it easier for thieves to steal an entire cargo as opposed to if the shipment were split and most container damage occurs because of overcrowded conditions that force cargo to be stacked above recommended heights or re-positioned frequently. Nonetheless, the industry has been able to standardize air cargo and from the invention of containers the cargo industry has grown."

Tags:baggage, passengers

Abstract
This paper discusses the profitability of cargo contribution for airlines. It includes the factors that can impact increased profitability such as hidden costs and containerization of air cargo shipments.

From the Paper
"For most airlines cargo contribution represents the difference between profit and loss. As Murray Smyth, Sabre Airline Solutions' vice president for Europe the Middle East and Africa, puts it, cargo is an increasingly important element ..."

Tags:cargo, airlines, cargo contribution, transport, profitability

Abstract
America has evolved into a highly competitive technologically advanced globalized business society, where trade and the modes of transporting our goods has become a very critical part of our business sector to grow and profit. From the perspective of the consumer, we have become extremely dependent on the fact that our goods should and will be in stores or delivered to our doors in a timely, safe and consistent manner. There are also tons of garbage and hazardous materials that have to be relocated and shipped away from our urban cities and suburban homes in order to maintain a healthy environment. With these issues being taken into consideration, this report therefore analyzes modes of transportation available for shipping goods. These modes include (but are not limited to) trucks, trains, ships, airplanes and non-moving entities such as pipelines. The report presents some insights into how, why and when each of these methods can be utilized and which stage or channel of distribution is required to use these methods of transportation. In addition, the paper also focuses on some of the estimated costs, quantity limits, and shipping times that can be involved when using some of these modes.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
Inbound and Outbound Logistics
Containerization
Airplanes
Trucks
Ships
Pipelines
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper
"On-board computers for example are helping mandate planning processes which in turn lead to fewer accidents and increased efficiency. Toll stations allow trucks to pass without slowing and automatically charge the toll to electronic accounts and license plates can be electronically monitored. Trucking has a fairly high equipment cost per unit of weight carried but very low facility costs such as parking and loading docks and right-of-way costs are moderate because they are maintained by the generally public and taxes."

Tags:computerization, software, aviation, cargo, NAFTA

Abstract
This paper explains that the question of whether or not the presence of "utmost good faith" in marine insurance is equitable to either the insurer or the insured is a question of global debate, because, although it is codified in very old law, the advent of containerized freight has brought the issue to the forefront in several nations. The author points out that the investigation done by an Australian expert provides a clearer picture of these problems of the nation's position concerning the Marine Insurance Act and strongly suggests that the entire Marine Insurance Act be removed from the realm of the English Common Law and placed under the control of the United Nations. The paper relates that the inevitable question of precisely who does suffer the most--the insured through their ignorance, negligence or outright fraud or the insurers and the re-insures for failing to use protective technology and instead simply make the premiums higher to cover their actuarial losses; however, the real cost is borne by the citizenry of the world as another hidden tax.

Table of Contents
Thesis Statement
The History and Background of the Law
The World Wide Effects upon Nations
The World View and Conclusions

From the Paper
"In his discourse concerning the Law of Marine Insurance - Utmost Good Faith at least in the sphere of Australian trade is having far too many losses therefore placing an unfair burden upon the insurers where perhaps the insured are quite possibly at fault. Again there are copious court cases cited in this section. It is this section of the law too that the Chancellor relates the United Nations efforts at curbing and enforcing the Utmost rules, but they have fallen miserably short of their goal."

Tags:containerized, australia, codified, insured, tax

Abstract
The paper examines the concepts of outsourcing and offshoring because of their impact on trade and development. The paper discusses how these aspects of the global economy have contributed to the expansion of international trade and the emergence of containerized shipping as the transportation method of choice because of its speed and affordability. Finally, port operations are examined in the context of containerized shipping transportation.

From the Paper
"This document discusses globalization as it relates to international trade and transportation. The concepts of outsourcing and offshoring are examined because of their impact on trade and development. These aspects of the global economy have contributed to the expansion of international trade and the emergence of containerized shipping as the transportation method of choice because of its speed and affordability. Finally, port operations are examined in the context of containerized shipping transportation."

Tags:shipping, transportation, container

Abstract
This paper examines the economic role of freight transportation in a global economy and relates this role to the demand for the freight transportation services. The author describe the way the movement towards a global economy has impacted the demand for freight transportation. The paper explores how freight costs have been reduced through the use of containers and the impact of lower freight rates on globalization.

From the Paper
"Possibly the single most important technology of the modern age of economic globalization was developed in ... . It was not the transistor also invented in this mid-century era. Nor was it the jet. ..."

Tags:freight, globalization, transportation

containerization

globalization

Abstract
Today, globalization and world trade are being spurred on by new advances in technology, finance and social understanding. This report present insights into trade issues as they relate to economic development, globalization and developing countries.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
Trade Barriers
Oil
World Debt
World Banks
Globalization
Conclusion

From the Paper
"But, there are negatives regarding globalization as well. There are always those nations who enter the international spectrums through corruption and incompetence or simply do not take into consideration the affects they may have on a locality or the global economy. Their problem is that there are no true 'all powerful' regulatory bodies available to regulate international conglomerates and world trade.
One major concern therefore with world trade and globalizations relates to a simple question -- how can we regulate the process without stopping or slowing it down?"

Tags:communications, transportation, containerization, IMF, NAFTA