Women in Logistics and Transport: Trends, Challenges, and Future Research (Routledge Frontiers of Business Management) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1032709510 ISBN 13: 9781032709512

Publisher: Routledge, 2025

Synopsis

This book details the challenges and opportunities for gender equality in the logistics and transport sectors.

Drawing on real-world insights from maritime, rail, aviation, and humanitarian logistics, contributors explore the unique barriers that women face in these traditionally male-dominated fields. Each chapter is contributed by academics and industry leaders, many of whom are active members of the Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) association and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Key topics discussed include women’s empowerment and leadership, capacity building, sectoral challenges, gender bias, and career obstacles.

Offering insights into gender equality and inclusive leadership, this book will interest researchers, policymakers, and professionals in aviation, rail, and maritime transport sectors.

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About the Author

Nor Aida Abdul Rahman is an Associate Professor at Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT) and has over 100 publications. She holds visiting appointments at Trisakti Institute of Transportation and Logistics (ITL), Jakarta, and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia- Malaysia Palm Oil Berhad (UKM-MPOB) Endowment Chair. She is also a Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) auditor, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) trainer, and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) academic board member.

Zawiah Abdul Majid is a Senior Lecturer at UniKL MIAT and has over 30 years of logistics experience and 15 years in academia. She holds dual PhDs and an MBA, specializing in halal supply chains and entrepreneurship. A CILT Fellow, she champions women's leadership in logistics and supports women entrepreneurs.

Nurhayati Mohd Nur is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Research at UniKL MIAT, she specializes in ergonomics, manufacturing processes, and quality management. With over 12 years of industry experience, she serves as a researcher, consultant, and lead auditor, contributing to high-impact journals and professional organizations.

Nihan Senbursa is an Associate Professor and Vice Dean at the Fatsa Marine Sciences Faculty, University of Ordu, Türkiye. She earned her PhD in Maritime Business Management from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in 2014 and has authored numerous books and articles on maritime wellbeing and mental health. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Maritime Research (JMR) (SCOPUS) and the Turkish Journal of Maritime and Marine Sciences. As a researcher and consultant, she specializes in mental health programs for maritime employees and has led several national and international projects, including Erasmus+ initiatives. She was also the guest editor of “Strategies to Support Seafarers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,” to be published by Taylor & Francis in 2025.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032709510
• ISBN 13: 9781032709512
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 306
• Editor: Abdul Rahman Nor Aida, Abdul Majid Zawiah, Mohd Nur Nurhayati, Senbursa Nihan