Essays and Research Papers on The Freight Industry

This 5 page paper considers the strategic development and position of the monopolistic UK company Railtrack. The writer examines the position using tools such as Porters Five Forces and the Boston Consulting Group Matrix. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the future of the shipping industry. Specifically discussed are the future trends as well as some concerns associated with the growth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages. This paper is a compilation of research on the privatization of seaports. Focus is on the economic aspects but other aspects are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the “myths” that exist about truck drivers and emphasizes the many contributions made to American society by the trucking industry and the men and women that “drive” it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper consider the market for trucks in Egypt. This developing economy has an increasing demand and may be seen as presenting great potential for the future. The writer considers the reasons for the growth in this market and why a company may seek to enter the market at this time. The bibliography ...

This paper examines, in AP format, how e-commerce has impacted the marine shipping industry. The paper, using AP format, includes a study questionnaire, proposed study methods and other information to help a student gain information from this particular industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

20 pages. What type of impact has the technology of the Internet had on the travel industry? This paper will examine this question and more, focusing on two major German travel agencies, the market leaders Expedia.de and TUI. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 16 page paper is an in-depth report into the cruise line industry. The paper covers the dominant features such as market size, segmentation, current capacity and projected growth, the major companies and the level of rivalry. A Porters Five Forces analysis is included as well as many examples of the trends examined. The paper ...

This 5 page paper presents an argument focusing on whether or not the trucking industry pays its fair share of highway maintenance and construction costs. Trucking companies are subject to many different federal and state highway usage taxes. Further, there are numerous different types of trucks of different weights. These two factors make it ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of how NJ railroads evolved during the 1800s. Several lines are discussed as well as the geographic areas affected. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the subway system in New York City. Completed and operating in 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit underground railway, usually called the IRT subway, provided a much-needed rapid transit system in this growing city. The subway resulted in land use changes, for example, changing farm land in some ...

An 8 page discussion of the factors which enter into cockpit design. This paper reviews the aeronautical industry to contend that ergonomics are a growing concern or such design. An ergonomically designed cockpit can reduce or eliminate a variety of pilot errors as can consistency between a manufacturers various models. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper discussing the financing of the largest public works project ever. Originally planned for $8 billion, costs a year before scheduled end (two years before actual end) stand at nearly $15 billion and are still increasing. After reaching a federal funding cap of more than $8 billion, the project adopted ...

8 pages in length. The overpopulated state of Los Angeles and surrounding counties was the definitive directive that began political administrators looking more closely at the broad issue of transportation (Simburger, 1998). According to Scott L. Bottles, author of Los Angeles and the Automobile: The Making of the Modern City, Southern Californians began ...

An 8 page paper discussing factors that must be considered in realigning national requirements for Canada’s airline industry. Restructuring must address the needs of airlines and passengers alike, and the final form must be one in which airlines can compete for passengers. The purpose here is to explain industry requirements to the Minister ...

A comparison of the different kinds of hydraulic oils used in the elevator industry, with reference to performance, cost, safety and environmental issues.

An 8 page paper discussing the transportation issues in central Florida as they relate to the tourist trade. All of the communities of the Orlando MSA seek to increase their share of the tourist trade in the area. Driven in large part by the presence of Disney World, Orlando attracts more than 43 ...

14 pages in length. Economic, cultural and social growth is advantageous to virtually every community; the extent to which these elements contribute to a well-rounded and progressive city is both grand and far-reaching. However, there are downsides to the tremendous expansion myriad communities have experienced in recent years, with Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, ...

This 50 page paper considers whether the privatisation of the Ports in the UK has been a success. The paper begins by identifying the goals of privatisation by looking at the political background to the policies origins in 1970’s and 1980’s. In order to judge the relative level of success, the meeting of targets is ...

This 12 page paper explores the different types of risks that may be faced by an airline. These include physical threats as well as virtual or intangible threats, such as computer viruses and assessing the level and severity of the threat. The paper also includes consideration of the reliance placed on suppliers. The bibliography cites ...

This 80 page paper examines the Greek shipping market and the need for change in order for Greek shipping companies to survive. The Greek shipping industry is very different to the shipping industry in other countries, which has led to many of the current competitive advantages. However the environment is changing, and this paper ...

This 10 page paper considers the important of Dubai port as hub port for the shipping industry. The paper looks at shipping as a whole, the development of Dubai and the role of the port in the Dubai and why this is such a popular port already as well as looking to the future. The ...

A 10 page paper that presents a plan for beginning a new airline. Topics include the type of aircraft to be used, beginning routes, motivating personnel, target market and services, code sharing and strengths of the company. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 19 page paper discussing the changes in port operations to reflect greater pursuit of efficiency of operation. Any business needs to have reliable information indicating how well it is performing the tasks it needs to accomplish. Nearly all ports are government agencies that typically do not operate with the same goals of ...

A comparison of the different kinds of hydraulic oils used in the elevator industry, with reference to performance, cost, safety and environmental issues.