Lecture 4

Question 1

What is less then truck load (LTL)?

Answer 1

Less than Truck Load (LTL)/groupage networks undertake the collation of consignments from a number of different sources to make up a full vehicle load. Services often depart on a set schedule.

Question 2

What is full truck load (FTL)?

Answer 2

Full Truck Load (FTL or TL) is defined as any consignment that fills a whole truck. Operators usually undertake the movement of truckloads on a point-to-point basis, direct to the customer from the consignor.

Question 3

What is ‘cabotage’?

Answer 3

It is the ability of drivers from outside one country to collect a load and deliver it within that country. It is limited in Europe - drivers can carry three loads in seven days, before they must return to their home country.

Question 4

Is insurance a requirement for freighters? Who pays?

Answer 4

Freight must be insured. Who pays will be determined by the terms of sale

Question 5

Why are air cargo containers used?

Answer 5

Nearly all air cargo today is containerized. Why? It the only way to load or unload a large aircraft is through use of containers.

Question 6

Air cargo containers are known as what?

Answer 6

As unit load devices (ULDs).

Question 7

What were some of the influences of World War II on the development of the international airline industry?

Answer 7

• World War II was very important to the continued development of aviation.
• Military training resulted in many pilots who had experience with night flying, poor flying conditions, and flying large planes.
• United States also developed a worldwide network of meteorological stations.
• Two technological developments from WW2 were radar and jet aircraft
• After the war, virtually every nation developed its state-run airline, and used US built DC-3s for the job.

Question 8

What are air freight forwarders? What functions do they perform?

Answer 8

It’s a service that helps in transporting goods across different cities or countries by air. It works specifically in moving freight by air on either specially designed cargo aircraft or passenger aircraft.

Question 9

What does IATA stand for, and what do they do? (Focus on the logistics area)

Answer 9

• the International Air Traffic Association (IATA)
• IATA’s mission: To represent and serve the airline industry
• Vision: To be the force for value creation and innovation driving a safe, secure and profitable air transport
• industry that sustainably connects and enriches our world

Question 10

Whats the latest news on the A380? Dreamliner?

Answer 10

A380 is one of the wide-bodied jets. It can transport 150 tonne/800 passengers