Making or breaking - Key success factors in the air cargo market. (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Merkert, Rico; Van de Voorde, Eddy; de Wit, Jaap
• Is Part Of: Journal of air transport management. Volume 61(2017)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Air cargo -- Freight strategy -- Business models -- Economic trends; Airlines -- Management -- Periodicals; Aeronautics, Commercial -- Management -- Periodicals; 387.7068
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2017.02.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-6997

Abstract

Abstract: This introductory paper considers a number of major evolutions in the air freight market. In the first instance, it describes the heterogeneous environment in which air cargo services are performed. Subsequently, it looks at some of the most notable developments in air freight. Lastly, it deals with the market structure and with possible future strategies.