Introduction to Multimodal Cargo Operations

The course describes the processes involved and the issues confronted in the management of cargo operations. Focus is on cargo movement via air, but the other modalities (i.e., road, ocean, and rail) are addressed as well. Common terminology is presented, distribution center and transportation solutions are examined, and cargo handling processes are studied in depth.

The course examines the impact of transportation on the overall economy, the principal operating and financial factors for each mode of transportation, management practices and challenges confronted by the air cargo industry, and decision-making from a process perspective for cargo carriers, shippers, and intermediaries.

There is also coverage of pricing for services and an overview of dangerous goods regulations and cold chain management.