Os desafios para o transporte aéreo de cargas

Abstract

This study aims to present the main challenges faced by air cargo transport. This type of transport focus on fast delivery time and both safety, as in physical integrity of the goods, and security, as in the transport of dangerous goods and prevention of unlawful interference. Therefore, this is a high-cost modal when compared to other types of transportation and other possible alternatives, which can negatively affect its sales and consequently, its growth, and that is just one of its challenges. Considering this, the need to research the possible factors that offer difficulties in the implementation of this type of transport proved needed. To accomplish that, an exploratory study was carried out in a qualitative way, based on bibliographic and documental research. It was found that, as it is the fastest and safest, the price of service is considered expensive. This is the result of the uncertainty regarding the amount of fuel loaded and the large fluctuations in its values, even more so when added to the natural unpredictability already present in the sector, all this, when added, generate inconsistencies in the rates charged by the carriers, creating a margin where the product may not be sold due to the high prices, or the product is sold at a very low profit margin. Finally, there is an urgent need for studies proposing solutions to problems related to capacity planning and sales forecasting in the market.