This book gives a complete picture of the Maritime Ttransport Industry so that those involved in shipping can see their own specific field of interest in perspective and understand how the basic mode of transportaion works. This 5th edition contains new data and statistics, new advice on safetly, a review of ship types including the latest designs of Ro-Fo Ferries and bulk carriers, and a new chapter on marine finance, all of which make essential reading for professionals as well as students on courses concerned with the Shipping Ports and Transport Industry.

Reeds Sea Transport: Operation and Economics

Business & Money

Alderton, Patrick M.

Industries

Reeds

This book gives a complete picture of the Maritime Transport Industry so that those involved with shipping can see their own specific field of interest in perspective and understand how the basic model of this mode of transport operates.
The sixth edition of Reeds Sea Transport has been updated reflecting recent changes in the industry. It includes new data and statistics, new advice on safety, a review of ship types including the growth in tonnage and the increase in container ship sizes, as well as the effect of the 'depression' over recent years, all of which make esssential reading for professionals as well as students on courses concerned with Shipping Ports and Transport.
Modern transport professionals must be able to adapt to and anticipate the implications of changes in their industry; this book gives an insight into how management has coped with change over the last century, and enables the reader to see how this essential commercial activity has developed.

Reeds Sea Transport: Operation and Economics (Reeds Professional)

Economics

Port Management and Operations

Informa Pub

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