During a review of the use of air carriers for freight shipments by the Department of Defense, we observed several matters which we believe require management attention. Small shipments were not being consolidated to the maximum extent possible to obtain the most favorable transportation rates. High-cost air transportation was being used for short distances. Commercial bills of lading were not being used as extensively as possible, even though they are less costly to issue and process than Government bills of lading. There was no effective system for monitoring carrier performance. The system for designating priorities was misused thereby causing excessive use of air transportation.
Use of Air Carriers for Freight Shipments
1981
8 pages
Report
No indication
English
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