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And import cargo keeps coming, on top of record volumes for air and ocean shipping, further straining an air logistics system stretched by a shortage of equipment and airport labor. High load factors are a direct indicator of the constrained space for air cargo. MORE
million veterans exiting the military since the beginning of the war in Afghanistan means that significantly more work is needed. They’re expected to fully cover training in truck driving rules and regulations, safety, logs, defensive driving, cargo handling, personal finances, business, preventative maintenance, emergency equipment and safe operations — all in all, complete truck driver training — for around 400 veterans. MORE
and NATO military withdrawal of troops and equipment from Afghanistan could create temporary transport shortages for companies seeking heavy airfreight capacity because freighters are already scarce, a regional manager for logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel said. A C-17 cargo jet. MORE
Pilotless cargo jets that do not carry passengers might be more acceptable and could well be a precursor to automated passenger flights – assuming the cyber security issue is solved. The incentive for cargo carriers is the potential for reaping huge cost savings if they can take human pilots out of the cockpit. The US military successfully tested fully automated, remote controlled helicopters that hauled goods in Afghanistan, for example. Unmanned cockpits a long way off? MORE
And import cargo keeps coming, on top of record volumes for air and ocean shipping, further straining an air logistics system stretched by a shortage of equipment and airport labor. High load factors are a direct indicator of the constrained space for air cargo. MORE
Current resupply of water and fuel continue to pose unique logistical challenges for units deployed in Afghanistan. Combat logistics patrols are often dangerous and returning with empty cargo often isn’t a priority. Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. MORE
The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 27, 2021
and NATO military withdrawal of troops and equipment from Afghanistan could create temporary transport shortages for companies seeking heavy airfreight capacity because freighters are already scarce, a regional manager for logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel said. A C-17 cargo jet.
The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 11, 2021
And import cargo keeps coming, on top of record volumes for air and ocean shipping, further straining an air logistics system stretched by a shortage of equipment and airport labor. High load factors are a direct indicator of the constrained space for air cargo.
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The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 11, 2021
And import cargo keeps coming, on top of record volumes for air and ocean shipping, further straining an air logistics system stretched by a shortage of equipment and airport labor. High load factors are a direct indicator of the constrained space for air cargo.
Supply Chains Rock
AUGUST 31, 2012
Current resupply of water and fuel continue to pose unique logistical challenges for units deployed in Afghanistan. Combat logistics patrols are often dangerous and returning with empty cargo often isn’t a priority. Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two.
MIT Supply Chain
APRIL 10, 2015
Pilotless cargo jets that do not carry passengers might be more acceptable and could well be a precursor to automated passenger flights – assuming the cyber security issue is solved. The incentive for cargo carriers is the potential for reaping huge cost savings if they can take human pilots out of the cockpit. The US military successfully tested fully automated, remote controlled helicopters that hauled goods in Afghanistan, for example. Unmanned cockpits a long way off?
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 3, 2014
million veterans exiting the military since the beginning of the war in Afghanistan means that significantly more work is needed. They’re expected to fully cover training in truck driving rules and regulations, safety, logs, defensive driving, cargo handling, personal finances, business, preventative maintenance, emergency equipment and safe operations — all in all, complete truck driver training — for around 400 veterans.
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