1. Describe the air carriers industry in terms of cost structure, service characteristics, competition, and current issues. 2. Water transportation is attractive to shippers for the movement of which type of commodities? 3. What are the four major commodities transported by pipelines? 4. Describe three advantages and three disadvantages of using rail carriers. 5. Describe Radio Frequency Identification. 6. Describe private transportation in the trucking, rail, air, and pipeline industries. 7. Describe four issues or considerations that would impact operations during global transportation execution. 8. Discuss three concerns about transport capacity and infrastructure.