international logistics questions

1. What are the main elements of the air transportation infrastructure? How would the quality and dependability of the air transportation infrastructure affect an international shipment?

2. What are the main elements of the land transportation and warehousing infrastructure? How would the quality and dependability of these infrastructures affect an international shipment?

3. What are the main elements of the communication and utilities infrastructure? How would the quality and dependability of these infrastructures affect an international shipment?

4. Why would a company decide to franchise abroad?

5. What advantages would a foreign trade zone represent for an importer/exporter?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a subsidiary rather than a joint venture for a firm interested in manufacturing abroad?