| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 442 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Overview -- Governments' interest and involvement in international logistics -- Logistics in different parts of the world -- Ocean ships and shipping -- Chartering bulk ocean carriers -- The ocean liner contract system -- International air transportation -- Surface transport to and from ports, and to and from Canada and Mexico -- Seaports, airports, canals, and tunnels -- International logistics functions and intermediaries -- Terms of sale and payment -- Documentation and insurance -- Logistics of export product movement -- International sourcing -- Logistics of famine relief -- The role of logistics in international supply chain management -- Future issues in international logistics. |
| Summary |
An authoritative reference guide to the complexities of global operations. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Physical distribution of goods -- Management.
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Physical distribution of goods -- Management. |
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Business logistics.
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Business logistics. |
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International trade.
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International trade. |
| Indexed Term |
Handbooks |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Wood, Donald F., 1935-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: International logistics. 2nd ed. New York : AMACOM, ©2002 0814406661 (DLC) 2002004267 (OCoLC)49415837 |
| ISBN |
0814426735 (electronic book) |
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9780814426739 (electronic book) |
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9781601198501 (electronic book) |
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1601198507 (electronic book) |
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9780814406663 |
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0814406661 |
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