| Details | | Publication Date: | 2005-02-28 |
| Size | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 27.2 oz |
Publisher's Note
Elements of Shipping was first published in 1964 and has become established as a market leader over its many editions. This latest version is entirely updated to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years and features new chapters on multimodalism, seaports and electronic data interchange.
Emphasis is also placed on professionalism and the need to have the latest technology and professionally qualified personnel to operate a shipping service today. It remains essential reading for the shipping executive along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry.
Industry Reviews This latest updated edition deals with the basic elements of the subject, including chartering, ship types, cargo and cargo-handling, exporting, containerization, and operation and crewing. It treats the subject analytically, and deals with the economic, operating, commercial, political, and technical aspects. It is also future- oriented, anticipating trends in the industry. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. SciTech Book News
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