Accession Number:

AD0743397

Title:

An Analysis of Air Freight Theft/Philferage.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS

Personal Author(s):

• Green,Roger M.
• Craig,Patrick R.

Report Date:

1972-01-28

Pagination or Media Count:

93.0

Abstract:

The thesis investigates the effect that air freight theftpilferage has had on the growth of the air freight industry. A survey of 219 shippers has indicated the following conclusions 1 The exact losses through theftpilferage is unknown. 2 A significant percentage of the shippers are dissatisfied with security at air freight terminals. 3 Low freight liability statutes are reflected in poor secuirty conditions at air freight terminals. 4 Deceptive techniques are being taken by shippers to protect goods shipped by air freight. 5 The high theftpilferage rate is not a limiting factor in the growth of the air freight industry. Author

Descriptors:

• *AIR TRANSPORTATION
• *CRIMINOLOGY
• CARGO
• TERMINAL FLIGHT FACILITIES
• QUESTIONNAIRES
• ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY)
• PROTECTION
• INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
• THESES

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE