Statement: Air export volume has increased substantially over the past decade, causing backlogs and difficulties for air cargo agents due to increased demand for space and service. Courses of Action: I. Airlines and air cargo agents should jointly work out a solution to combat the problem. II. The reasons for the increase in the volume of air export should be found out. Which course(s) of action logically follow(s)?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both I and II follow

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Operational backlogs from rising volumes require immediate mitigation and understanding of underlying drivers. Effective management balances short-term capacity solutions with long-term planning based on root-cause analysis.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Symptom: Backlogs and space shortages.
  • Stakeholders: Airlines, cargo agents, shippers, airports, regulators.
  • Need: Near-term relief and long-term scalability.


Concept / Approach:
Joint operational planning (I) addresses allocations, schedules, consolidation, and SLAs. Diagnostics (II) reveal structural drivers (seasonality, product mix, capacity constraints, regulatory bottlenecks).


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) I: Collaborative load planning, priority tiers, off-peak ops, and charter augmentation can reduce immediate backlogs.2) II: Analysis informs investments (freighters, cold-chain, hub upgrades) and policy changes (customs, dwell time reduction).3) Both are complementary and necessary.


Verification / Alternative check:
Air cargo best practices couple demand forecasting with slot management and infrastructure scaling.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Only one: Solves either symptoms or causes, not both.• Either / Neither: Misses complementarity or ignores the problem.


Common Pitfalls:
Focusing only on firefighting without analytics—or vice versa.


Final Answer:
Both I and II follow.

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