Air Cargo Transport While carrying less of developing countries’ goods relative to other modes of transport, air transport is an increasingly important component of their transport and logistics infrastructure. For landlocked countries with no direct coastal access, a sound air transport regime is important to gain rapid access to international markets. Barriers to market entrance and pervasive regulatory and legal rights to establishment of foreign carriers keep lift capacity limited and prices high. Issues such as seasonality and reliance on passenger traffic can lead to fluctuations in prices and cargo capacity. Problems within cargo handling and storage systems may lead to higher costs and time delays. Worksheet Two provides guidance to identify issues within the Air Transport Industry. Primary sources for the issue identifiers in this area would include airport authorities, national and international air carriers (cargo, passenger and express), government regulatory bodies, cargo storage and handling authorities, freight forwarders, intermodal services providers and airfreight customers