CARGO FOR A CAUSE: THE LOGISTICS OF SAVING LIVES

摘要

More than two years have lapsed since a magni-tude-7 earth-quake rocked Haiti, but the nation is still reeling from the crisis. Thousands of miles to the east, the impoverished Horn of Africa is also in turmoil, devastated by war and famine. While these situations tend to elicit public sympathy and little more, some companies are turning that compassion into action. Whether transporting goods to affected regions or personally visiting the nations with relief teams, airfreight has emerged as the best option in providing humanitarian relief, numerous exports say.