Elements of Shipping

By: Alan E. Branch

Publisher: Routledge, 2007 (Eighth edition) 

ISBN: 0-203-01308-3

Length: 504 pages

Type: e-Book

Abstract:

The book explains in a lucid, professional manner the basic elements of shipping embracing operating, e-commerce/computerization (shipboard/ trade), commercial, legal, economic, technical, managerial, logistics and financial considerations. It also reflects major trends including the impact of globalization, current good practice and future trends. All twenty-two chapters have been updated and over two-thirds of the content is new.