Air Freight
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THERE is a steadily increasing interest 1 amongst British exporters in the advantages offered by air transport, used in conjunction with the normal road or rail feeder links. " Goods by Air," a new booklet published by Chamber of Commerce Publications, 68 Queen Street,' London, E.C.4, at 2s. 6d., will prove most useful to those who are investigating the possibilities offered by the international airlines, writes Tom Walkerley. Briefly, goods can be conveyed by scheduled flight or charter aircraft. In many cases the cost is by no means prohibitive and in some cases is actually less than consignment by surface means. Although the freight charge, based on weight and distance, is a good deal higher than that quoted by the steamship companies, it is frequently offset by reduced outlay on heavy packaging and by lower insurance rates. This informative little booklet clarifies the issue for the newcomer in the exportimport market, indicating where special rates exist, outlining the functions of the forwarding agent and showing how the road or rail carrier fits into the picture. The appendices list the major British airports, the airline freight offices and the agents and airbrokers.
LOADING BAN INQUIRY
THE East Midland Division of the Traders Road Transport Association is tabulating the information gathered in a week-long census of collections and deliveries by goods vehicles in Derby. Derby Corporation are proposing to ban the loading and unloading of goods vehicles in 38 streets in Derby between 8.15 and 9.15 a.m. and 4.45 and 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.