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