Assignment: Contemporary Logistics
Length: 750 to 1,250 words.
Based on the chapter reading for this week, in a 3 to 5 pages paper, please discuss the following:
1. Discuss the speed of airfreight transportation in terms of its line-haul and accessorial service.
2. Why is the reliability of airfreight transportation somewhat problematic?
3. How do truckload operations differ from less-than-truckload operations?
4. How do speed limits and hours-of-service rules potentially affect motor carrier service?
5. Discuss the drawbacks to rail transportation.
6. Discuss the positive attributes of inland water transportation.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.