Highlights We provide a review of existing air cargo operation studies. We also provide important findings from an industrial survey. The gaps between existing studies and real world operation practice are identified. New research opportunities for air cargo operations are suggested.

    Abstract This study reviews the literature on air cargo operations and compares theoretical studies with the practical problems of airlines, freight forwarders, and terminal service providers. In particular, we review studies in which mathematical models were used to identify the essential characteristics of air cargo operations, such as the intrinsic differences from passenger operations, and to explore the service processes in air cargo operations. The typical models used in previous studies are summarized. We then highlight the insightful findings from an industrial interview and present the gaps between previous research and practical realities. We finally discuss the new research opportunities of air cargo operations according to the gaps.


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    Title :

    Air cargo operations: Literature review and comparison with practices


    Contributors:
    Feng, Bo (author) / Li, Yanzhi (author) / Shen, Zuo-Jun Max (author)


    Publication date :

    2015-03-16


    Size :

    18 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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