Isbn: 9780412310300 - economics of shipping practice and management (5 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten. The second edition of this established textbook, sold in over 150 countries and widely regarded as a standard reference, is timely given the significant changes in the international shipping industry. This edition emphasizes the necessity of a professional approach in all areas of shipping practice and management to deliver the high-quality service essential for sustaining and expanding international trade. It serves as a valuable resource for students preparing for shipping examinations and for professionals in shipping companies, both ashore and afloat. Many consider it an essential handbook for shipping executives. For those seeking foundational knowledge, the companion volume, Elements of Shipping (fifth edition), is recommended. Additionally, port operators and executives may find insights in the recently published Elements of Port Operation and Management. This edition has broadened its scope with new chapters covering the economics of containerization, computerization, roll on/roll off (Ro/Ro) vessels, and counter-trade. Existing chapters have also been expanded to include marketing, budgets, political factors, ship finance, BIFFEX, ICHCA, IMO, GCBS, and shipping company mergers and acquisitions.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - It is appropriate that the second edition of this established textbook sold in over 150 countries and regarded by many as the standard work on the subject -should be published at a time of great change in the international shipping industry. This edition reflects such change. It also places considerable emphasis on the need for a professional approach in all areas of shipping practice and management in order to provide the high quality service required to sustain and expand international trade, and will help to establish that professionalism. The book is ideal not only for students preparing for shipping examinations but also for persons employed in shipping companies, ashore and afloat. In short it is an aide-memo ire to those engaged in the industry throughout the world and is regarded by many as the shipping executive's handbook. Readers who wish to know more about the basic elements of the subject should also study the com panion volume Elements of Shipping (fifth edition). In addition, the sea port operator or executive should study my recently published book Elements of Port Operation and Management. The opportunity has been taken to widen the scope of the book. New chapters have been included on the economics of container ization, computerization, roll on/roll off (Ro/Ro) vessels and their features, and counter-trade. In addition, a number of existing chapters have been expanded in the areas of marketing, budgets, political factors, ship finance, BIFFEX, ICHCA, IMO, GCBS, and shipping company mergers and acquisitions.…

Zustand: New. This practical volume provides the reader with an overall understanding of the economics of shipping practice. The increasingly important role of management is given more emphasis, especially in the area of budgets, finance, personnel and marketing. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 505. . 1988. Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1988. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …