This book provides a macro level understanding of transportation as an industry through the lens of all the stakeholders that make up the ecosystem It aids understanding about the transportation ecosystem its components challenges contribution to economic growth and the interplay between the stakeholders that govern the system The contents also examine the background and history of transportation emphasizing the fundamental role and importance the industry plays in companies society and the environment in which transportation service is provided The book also provides an overview of carrier operations management technology and the strategic principles for the successful management of different modes of transportation This book is of interest to those working in academia industry and policy in the areas of transportation