This chapter contains sections titled:

    The Importance of Air Cargo

    The Functions of the Cargo Terminal

    Factors Affecting the Size and Form of the Cargo Terminal

    Flow Through the Airport Cargo Terminal

    Pallets, Containers, Igloos, and Other Unitized Systems

    Freight‐Carrying Aircraft

    Documentation and Control

    Apron Cargo Handling

    Elements to be Considered in Design of Air Freight Terminals

    Example of the Design of Middle Technology Freight Terminal

    Design of a Highly Mechanized Cargo Terminal with Container Stacks and ETV

    Mail and Express Parcels Facilities

    Conclusion

    References


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    Title :

    Air Cargo Facilities


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    Publication date :

    1992-02-14


    Size :

    35 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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