(a)  Time-sensitive cargo is an important market segment for the air freight business. Integrated carriers are reputed to offer fast and reliable services and thus play a major role in catering to this cargo segment. Select an integrated carrier that is based in Europe. Briefly describe the characteristics of this carrier.   From the perspective of your chosen carrier, discuss three (3) global trends that the airline should monitor in the management of time-sensitive cargo. It is important that you contextualise your answer to this carrier and not give generic answers.

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(a)  Time-sensitive cargo is an important market segment for the air freight business. Integrated carriers are reputed to offer fast and reliable services and thus play a major role in catering to this cargo segment. Select an integrated carrier that is based in Europe. Briefly describe the characteristics of this carrier.

 

From the perspective of your chosen carrier, discuss three (3) global trends that the airline should monitor in the management of time-sensitive cargo. It is important that you contextualise your answer to this carrier and not give generic answers.

 

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