... context. Discusses the various modes of domestic freight transport, as well as the deregulation and privatization of the transportation sector of the New Zealand economy. Also examines international shipping and airfreight in the context of New Zealand’s foreign trade. Identifies three sets of contextual...

...Steffen Bukold In the EC, Combined Transport (CT) is generally regarded as the most promising market for external logistics suppliers. EC deregulation policy makes market entry a strategic option both for mega carriers and big shippers. Concentrates on access problems to this market. Shows...

...F.J. Van Zyl Presents the results of a research effort into the effects of deregulation of freight transport in South Africa from the carriers′perspective. Describes the major arguments for and against deregulation as experienced in other countries, and the lessons to be learnt. Considers...

... prospects for growth are commented on, particularly outside the UK. As freight deregulation is recognised as a prerequisite for the development of specialist services such as DCD, development potential seems particularly promising in both the US and parts of mainland Europe. © MCB UP Limited 1990...

..., with the increase in average length of haul easing and the earlier downward trend in freight tonnage being sharply reversed. The implications of these recent trends for future freight traffic growth are discussed and an assessment made of the likely impact of the Channel Tunnel and deregulation of international...

...Derek Robbins The regulatory environment dismantled by the 1980 Transport Act(which deregulated scheduled express coach services) is outlined. This is followed by a description of the characteristics of the long distance travel market and implications for providing and marketing scheduled services...