The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration produced the following video which does a great job of describing the complexities and opportunities in international transportation.
This is why I have spent the last 25+ years of my life in this business and why I am committed to supporting supply chain education. The business is highly complex, yet still based on both the elements and human relationships. It is just a great business to be in, especially if you love large toys.
What sold me was 1000 ft container ships, 75 ton locomotives and smoky old jet airplanes. I started in the business as an intern for Delta Airlines in the late 1970's. I spent a lot of time around DC-8's, DC-9's, 707's and a lot of smoky breakbulk oriented jets. After college, I was a trainee at US Lines and learned to be a proper steamboater there. Like American muscle cars, heavy iron is just testosterone laden. I loved it.
Every day is different and if you love some level of chaos in your life this is a great industry to be in.
Eric
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