Descripción This work explains the wide range of skills demanded of transport managers, who must understand the economic, social, political and technical aspects of road, rail, air and sea transport, while ensuring that levels of safety and reliability are not compromised. This updated edition includes major developments that have taken place in the world of transport, including the function of the Strategic Rail Authority, the Transport Act 2000 and the restructuring of the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions. It is a comprehensive handbook covering: the fundamental principles of transport; modal characteristics; ownership and organization; management functions and policy formation; transport marketing; safety regulations; economic regulation; logistics and transport; urban transport; new technology; and future developments. Tailored to meet the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport syllabuses for Transport Management, this book is a resource for students and a companion for transport managers