Global logistics can be traced back centuries, but the subject is just as much an issue today as it has always been. The earliest civilisations faced the same challenges as we do now, albeit with different means at their disposal. This first chapter gives you a concise history of world trade, with a recurring focus on logistics, also in terms of how logistics is never far away.
Trading developed at different times and places, but often has its roots close to places in prime locations. Over the years the control and enlargement of international routes has always received special attention, and in many cases they were the decisive factors in the rise and fall of the wealthy and alliances. The success of trade relations influenced political, social and cultural life, but the subject remains remarkably topical. Discover the wondrous world of global logistics!