Freight Research Papers Samples For Students

Introduction

The current paper relates examination of FedEx current strategy in international freight forwarding business. FedEx is a company operating in the transportation market since 1973. The company succeeded to develop a significant competitive advantage due to unique resources available at that time. The strategy used in the past provided FedEx with a leadership position in the transportation market. At the present time FedEx faced the issue of development of corporate strategy that could be explored in future since the company is comparatively new to the international market (Hiriyappa, 2010). Now FedEx is seeking new opportunities for further growth. However, the strategy used ...

Impact of Hazardous Materials on Logistics Success

Introduction
In the past, freight logistics systems have been focused primarily on the need to increase the efficiency of industrial commodity production on the aspects of a timely delivery of commodities and profits. However, in the last 15 years, the impact of hazardous commodities in both the domestic and international logistics has been of immense concern. The effects of the hazardous commodities can be categorized under Economic, Ecological, and Social aspects. Economic impacts focus on traffic congestion and resource waste (U.K Round Table, 1996). The Ecological impacts entail the effects of the hazardous commodities on climate change and greenhouse ...

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COLLEGE OMAN

Implementation at AlMadina Logistics
Freight Forwarder Department
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PORT, SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

It is manifest that there is greater efficiency achieved with the use of book-keeping and documentation software. The study shows that there is a difference in terms of operations efficiency with the implementation of computerized software, and without one. Such is easily visible from the return on investment, customer satisfaction and reduction of time wastage. Having worked at AlMadina Logistics Freight Forwarder Department, I concluded that there were inefficiencies experienced in the record-keeping and documentation processes. Employees did most of the work manually, and this involved a lot of paperwork. A ...

Interview Methodology

15 employees from the freight forwarding department, who had an experience with a manual system and who were now using an automated system in AlMadina Logistics were interviewed. The interviews continued for 45 to 60 minutes and consisted of 16 questions listed below.
- Why the company is not using a register system now?
- What is your opinion of the current way of searching old documents?
- Have you ever encountered a challenge because of customer claim or customs requirements?
- Do you think it is a must for every company to register their documents in the system ...

Brief History

It was in the year 1927 that the Pan American Airways’ executives made the decision of moving their company’s operations base to Miami from Key West. With the purpose of constructing an airport, they bought 116 acres of land, south of Miami Springs. The airport (now known as Miami International Airport) was built in 1928 as the first operational passenger facility in the United States of America. Similarly, Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport was opened in 1929. It was constructed over a deserted 9-hole golf course (Abravanel & Miller, 2012).

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Introduction
Miami International Airport (MIA) is located at a distance of ...

Air Cargo Ships May Soon Alter Global Supply Chains

Air Cargo Ships May Soon Alter Global Supply Chains

Abstract

Most companies across the world applying sophistication in their supply chain designs are engaging in the use of air cargo as a competitive advantage regardless of the costs incurred. These aspects occur with the reflection that air cargo being perceived expensive in terms of an alternative method for supply chains that rely on ocean transportation. However, the focus on air cargo does not emerge on the basis of the accidents or even crisis situations in the incorporation of logistics strategies to global manufacturers. Research indicates that the focus on air ...

What are the inputs, processing, and outputs of UPS’s tracking system?

One of the major inputs within the UPS tracking system is the information of the packages provided by the senders. This information primarily includes the details about the sender and recipient, location or the destination where the package is desired to be delivered, and labels embellished with the bar codes that actually facilitates prompt tracking of the packages. UPS also uses DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) to incorporate data. DIAD is actually used to capture signatures of the customer, as well as, delivery and pickup details related to the parcels. UPS has equipped all its drivers with these DIAD ...

- Project description

The Wobbly Wheels Delivery Real-Time and Dispatch Automation System is an IT based system to be implemented purposely to allow quick circulation and delivery of various company products. The system is anticipated to reduce operational costs in addition to increasing efficiency of operations according to the Wobbly Wheels (WW) management IT strategic plan outlined in the previous ITSP part2 feedback proposal. The system will be used mainly by account clerks, dispatchers, drivers and customer service representatives.

- Strategic Alignment

This proposed project is aligned to the business strategic objectives in the sense that its implementation will permit the company to offer customers ...

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 ...

Supply Chain Management (SCM) or supply chain management - a term that became commonly used only recently. This concept is voluminous and includes specific definitions, such as ECR (Efficient Customer Response) and DRP (Distribution Resource Planning). Actually, the SCM implies no simple definition, and the new strategy of the company. SCM refers to the formation of this sales network, in which the right products are delivered at the right place at the right time at the lowest cost. SCM aims at the establishment of optimal communication channels with distributors and final customers of ready-to-sell products. Its particular purposes are:
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Abstract:

Forecasting is an important aspect in airline industry that enables airlines to manage airport operations effectively. The enhanced competition forces airlines to decrease the price and high load factors allow charging high fares. In managing all such factors forecasting plays immense role. Air cargo is the most energy intensive transportation mode and in order to keep the prices lower accurate forecasting is important. Predicting an exact level of activity for particular future time is challenging, accurate forecasting enables airports to develop their full potential therefore different demand forecasting techniques have been developed. Ti has been encountered that due to ...

The renowned Steel Bridge is a double deck structure that has a vertical-lift and is also known as through-truss. It goes across the Willamette River in the city of Portland in the United States and was opened in 1912, so it recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The bridge has the dual function of carrying rail and bicycle traffic on its lower deck whilst the upper deck is dedicated to road traffic. This innovative arrangement makes the bridge extremely innovative and the fact that it has an independent lift continues to emphasise its prominence as the second oldest vertical lift bridge in ...

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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.
It is worth noting that ...

Secretary of Labor v. Cities Service Oil Co.and theOccupational Safety & Health Review Commission

Introduction

This appeals court case is about five individuals – four employed by Cities Service Oil Co. and one employed by an independent contractor – of whom four died as a result of inhalation of hydrogen sulfide, while cleaning so-called water knockout tanks belonging to the oil company and located on the Stoltenberg lease near Holyrood, Kansas.
The case came to the appeals court because the Secretary of Labor petitioned for review of the original decision by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission which had issued citations and ...

- Investigate the importance of Electric Vehicles to EU and National Energy Consumption.
Although the energy efficiency in the transport sector is increasing, mostly because of the measures taken by the automobile companies to design new cars that consume less oil and gas, and although because of this the CO2 emissions of new cars are reduced compared to the CO2 emissions of older automobiles (Enerdata iv), the energy consumption in Europe and European countries continues to be an increasing concern, considering the fact that despite the economic crisis the citizens’ transportation with personal cars has not decreases, as ...

The overall purpose for the critical infrastructure resilience analysis is to offer support for the management of the particular infrastructure by giving them a set of flexible, complex and dynamic conclusions and principles that act as the basis for the application of the plan for the continuity of the business. Critical infrastructure resilience can attain the required standards of competency and awareness through an active contributions and participation of the central and local authorities. This can also be achieved through the inclusion of the local partners that are responsible for the management of the critical infrastructures and services and the ...

The current global business characterized by complexities in the conduct of business and increased competitiveness, strategic management has taken the centre stage for majority of the global organizations. Organizations have realized the need for achievement of a competitive advantage in the global market as the only survival tactic in the competitive global business environment. Strategic management has been identified as the most appropriate means through which organizations can achieve competitive advantage. United Parcel Service (UPS) is a multinational corporation providing logistics services, through delivery of products to more than 200 countries in the globe. It has been approximated that the organization ...

Application of Operations Management Principles

Operations management offers a number of measures that could significantly contribute into the development of any business by using available resources and allocating them effectively. The main goal of operations management is to satisfy customer demand. Operations management can provide several advantages to any business, for example, reduction of production costs, improvement of costs efficiency, increase of revenues, increase of customer satisfaction, reduction of investment required, and providing a basement for future innovation (Stevenson, 2008).

The objective of this paper is to analyze the opportunities of operations management using an example of one of the medium-sized US supermarkets. The situation that ...

The expansion of the American railroad system in the 19th century brought with it unprecedented economic and cultural change – which also happened at an unprecedented pace. It is almost impossible for us, in the early 21st century, to conceive the complete transformation that the railroad was responsible for – both directly and indirectly. Westland and Clark (12) compare the impact of the railroad on ordinary life with the impact of the internet on our generation. Indeed, in 1900 the railroad was responsible for 15% of American GDP – roughly equivalent to the internet’s impact on the American economy. Early in ...

1) Introduction
The report is commissioned to evaluate the investment potential of leading American courier service company, FedEx Corporation. As part of this report, we will be discussing the trends in the financial statements of the company, which will be followed by a comprehensive ratio analysis section where we will be putting the financial figures of past two years under the microscope of financial ratios. In order to widen the scope of our analysis, we will also compare the trends in the financial ratios with that of two leading competitors of the company, United Parcel Services (UPS) and Deutsche ...

“175 U.S. 211 Addyston Pipe and Steel Company VS United States, (1899)”

Abstract

The arrangement was begun in behalf of the United States under the alleged Anti-Trust act of Congress passed July 2, 1890. It was commenced for the resolve of obtaining an embargo perpetually ordering the six corporations that were made defendants and were involved in the sale, manufacture and shipping of iron pipe at their individual places. The companies were refrained from further acting under or resounding the combination supposed in the petition to have entered into amid them. This which was quantified as illegal and unlawful under ...

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. Piracy off the shores ...

Introduction

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, a third party logistics provider denoted as 3PL/TPL is a firm whose main objective is to provide services to their clients (third party) who outsource their services, as well as their supply chain management functions. The TPL entails all aspects that involve the management of the manner in which resources were transported from where they are produced to the end destinations where they were required Bhatnagar & Viswanathan, 2000. That implies that the third party logistics major in incorporating operations, warehousing, shipping, and other services that might as well be sorted out by ...

FedEx Corporation is a logistics provider, handling over millions of goods annually. It is one of the distinguished logistics company, with locations in most parts of the globe. The company rides on a culture of innovation and strategy aimed at fulfilling the needs of people. It is well established with a market share in ground services. Market share is a share of the market that particular brand controls (Cooper & Nakanishi, 1988). The market share has made the company record an impressive financial growth and rating due to an increase in ground services (FedEx profit Rises on Demand for Ground Shipments, 2014). This is ...

Introduction

Airline companies offer air transport services and freight. An airline company may lease or own an aircraft for business purposes. The governmental aviation body is responsible for issuing air operating certificate or license. There are many companies operating in the Airline Industry, in US and UK. This implies that there is high competition in order to maximize on the market share. The macro environment factors involve the factors which are not within the control of the organization. The organization or a business will adjust itself in order to remain relevance in the market. Every organization must employ certain factors in ...

Thesis Statement

The recent changes in economy, which appeared as a result of globalization, or emerging economic ones, among others, have affected the social rhythm and the business style for many people and companies entrenched in commercial activities or in traveling, as part of their lifestyle. These economic and social shifts impose significant demands on transportation within all types of modes (by motor and rail, by water, and by air), requiring for constant upgrades, so that the transportation means to be in accordance with the permanently demanding and competitive global economy. Such an aspect is related to capacity transportation. For better understanding ...

Abstract

FedEx in an international firm that deals in overnight delivery services within the US, Canada, and to more than 210 countries around the world. This paper provides a brief analysis of the firm’s marketing mix by using the 4P’s model. Overall, the firm provides standardized products at same prices worldwide. Additionally, FedEx has a global promotion strategy aimed at helping the firm develop a recognized global brand.

Introduction

FedEx main line of business is overnight delivery. However, the company provides e-commerce, transportation, and business services through subsidiary companies operating within the US and internally. The company’s FedEx Express unit is ...

Introduction

The Federal government promoted development in the Northwest Pacific area by chartering the railroad companies and granting them land grants. There were sixty railroads that received various land grants from the government. The land given by the government was over 130 thousand acres. The cost of building the railroad varied from $ 21,000 to $ 30,000 (Raugust, 2009). For each mile of land that the company received they would sell on cash or credit. This sale would therefore finance the construction of the railway. The companies would therefore own the land at no cost and sell it to finance ...