• First published in 1964
• Established as a market leader in this area
• Increased emphasis on this edition is placed on professionalism, qualified personnel, the need for the latest technology and the most recent changes in the industry
• New chapters on seaports and electronic data interchange
• Explains in a lucid, professional manner, the basic elements shipping including the operations, e-commerce/computerization (shipboard/trade), commercial, legal, economic, technical, managerial, logistical and economic considerations
• Customs House and Ships’ Papers
• Also reflects recent developments including the impact of globalization, current good practice and future trends

Anyone who wants to fully understand all the elements of the international maritime scene, and the interface with seaports, international trade and logistics. It is still essential reading for shipping executives and students and researchers interested in the area sea.

• Introduction
• The Ship
• Ship Design and Construction
• Ships and their Cargoes/Trades
• Manning of Vessels
• Customs House and Ships’ Papers
• Maritime Canals and Inland Waterways
• Services Performed by Principal Shipping Organizations
• Passenger Fares and Freight Rates
• Liner Conferences
• Ship Operation
• Bills of Lading
• Cargoes
• The Shipping Company
• Charter Parties
• Containerization
• Seaports
• Multi-modalism: Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics
• The International Consignment
• Information Technology and Electronic Data Interchange
• Ship Management
• Political Aspects

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