Cargo transportation and packaging

Author: Lin Zikui
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book introduces the two fundamental functions of logistics—transportation and packaging—by integrating them from the perspective of a logistics system. The book consists of 10 chapters, covering specific topics such as: the concepts of transportation and packaging, the interrelationships among logistics, transportation, and packaging, the transportation system, transportation contracts and insurance, transportation business, transportation costs, combined transportation, packaging materials and containers, packaging techniques and methods, packaging markings, and packaging management. The main features of this book are: emphasizing the combination of theoretical methods and practical application, focusing on applied analysis based on theories and principles, and paying attention to the development of logistics concepts. This book is suitable for teaching in general universities and colleges for logistics majors and related fields, as well as for professionals working in the logistics industry.