Air Freight Logistics

The purpose of this article is to better understand the changing role of air freight logistics in the contemporary global economy. The chapter begins by first outlining the historical evolution of global air freight services and the geography of the major cargo airports. Next, the chapter discusses the notion of airport logistics-centered growth nodes, focusing on the aerotropolis concept. This is followed by a section that highlights the complex and heterogeneous nature of the air freight logistics market and concludes with an analysis of the major trends and future challenges facing air freight logistics operators.